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Taco vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and chia seeds different?

  • Chia seeds are higher than taco in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 122% more than taco.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index (39) than chia seeds (15).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Taco
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +946.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +609%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +548.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +993.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Taco
Taco
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +435.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +883.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +142%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.2%
Contains more OtherOther +205.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +677.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Chia seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 23.665g 137%
Fiber 3.9g 34.4g 122%
Manganese 0.249mg 2.723mg 108%
Phosphorus 178mg 860mg 97%
Copper 0.077mg 0.924mg 94%
Selenium 9.2µg 55.2µg 84%
Iron 1.19mg 7.72mg 82%
Magnesium 32mg 335mg 72%
Calcium 89mg 631mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.62mg 48%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 8.83mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Fats 12.7g 30.74g 28%
Zinc 1.75mg 4.58mg 26%
Sodium 397mg 16mg 17%
Protein 8.86g 16.54g 15%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Calories 226kcal 486kcal 13%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.17mg 8%
Folate 19µg 49µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Carbs 19.85g 42.12g 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 209mg 407mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.384g 3.33g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 2.309g 5%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.6mg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Chia seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Taco
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients
  2. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.