Taco vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco and shrimp
- Taco has more manganese, iron, and monounsaturated fat, while shrimp has more copper and phosphorus.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 54% more than taco.
- Taco contains 92 times more monounsaturated fat than shrimp. While taco contains 4.411g of monounsaturated fat, shrimp contains only 0.048g.
- The amount of saturated fat in shrimp is lower.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +654.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +392.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +4435.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9825% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9089.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3750.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 189mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 39% | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.379mg | 34% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 23.98g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.079g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 0.056g | 20% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 0.28g | 19% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 397mg | 111mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 0.048g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.033mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.51mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 237mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 0.2g | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 99kcal | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Potassium | 209mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.328g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.