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Taco vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between taco and shark raw?

  • Taco is higher in fiber, vitamin K, zinc, and manganese, yet shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% more.
  • The amount of sodium in shark raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shark raw is lower.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types 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
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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +307%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1560%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.7%

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
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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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15200%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.062mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +181.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.8%
Contains more WaterWater +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 9.2µg 36.5µg 50%
Protein 8.86g 20.98g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.4mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.49µg 23%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.925g 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 79mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.1µg 13%
Fats 12.7g 4.51g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.195g 12%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.43mg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.015mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 51mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.938mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 1.808g 7%
Carbs 19.85g 0g 7%
Calcium 89mg 34mg 6%
Choline 32mg 65mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin A 20µg 70µg 6%
Calories 226kcal 130kcal 5%
Phosphorus 178mg 210mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.033mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 49mg 4%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Iron 1.19mg 0.84mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin D 4IU 24IU 3%
Potassium 209mg 160mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.062mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.109g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.