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Taco vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and short ribs

  • Taco has more fiber, vitamin K, and manganese; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than taco.
  • Short ribs contain less sodium.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of short ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1815.4%
Contains more IronIron +94.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.1%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~162mg

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% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +537.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +59.6%
Contains more OtherOther +115.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.5%
Contains more FatsFats +230.6%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +328%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.62µg 70%
Saturated fat 4.384g 17.8g 61%
Fats 12.7g 41.98g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 18.88g 36%
Zinc 1.75mg 4.88mg 28%
Protein 8.86g 21.57g 25%
Cholesterol 28mg 94mg 22%
Selenium 9.2µg 20.8µg 21%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 50mg 15%
Iron 1.19mg 2.31mg 14%
Calories 226kcal 471kcal 12%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 2.4µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.53g 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.013mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.22mg 10%
Choline 32mg 82.2mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 12mg 8%
Carbs 19.85g 0g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.15mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.452mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg 3%
Vitamin D 4IU 27IU 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.099mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.29mg 2%
Phosphorus 178mg 162mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0g N/A
Potassium 209mg 224mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.016g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients

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

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