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Taco vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between taco and soy sauce

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin K, and fiber; however, soy sauce is higher in manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 222% more than taco.
  • Soy sauce has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of taco is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1740%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 7.9% 12% 3% 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% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
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 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.4%

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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +2128.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302.6%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more OtherOther +868.8%
~equal in Protein ~8.14g

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4912.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1056.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +50%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Soy sauce Opinion
Calories 226kcal 53kcal Taco
Protein 8.86g 8.14g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.57g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Net carbs 15.95g 4.13g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 4.93g Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Soy sauce
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 74mg Soy sauce
Calcium 89mg 33mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 435mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.19mg 1.45mg Soy sauce
Sugar 0.9g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 3.9g 0.8g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.043mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.87mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 166mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 5493mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 9.2µg 0.5µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.033mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.148mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg Taco
Folate 19µg 14µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Soy sauce
Choline 32mg 18.3mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.088g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.263g Taco
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 5096mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.

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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.