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Taco vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco and soybean meal

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, while soybean meal has more copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for copper is 214% higher.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of soybean meal is 68.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +856.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +174.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1091.4%
Contains more IronIron +1051.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2497.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1426.1%

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% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1282%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +532.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1494.7%

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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +431.4%
Contains more WaterWater +721.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.8%
Contains more OtherOther +255.4%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +978.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Soybean meal DV% diff.
Copper 0.077mg 2mg 214%
Iron 1.19mg 13.7mg 156%
Manganese 0.249mg 3.8mg 154%
Protein 8.86g 49.2g 81%
Phosphorus 178mg 701mg 75%
Folate 19µg 303µg 71%
Potassium 209mg 2490mg 67%
Magnesium 32mg 306mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.691mg 53%
Vitamin B5 1.976mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.569mg 37%
Zinc 1.75mg 5.06mg 30%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.268g 19%
Sodium 397mg 3mg 17%
Calcium 89mg 244mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Fats 12.7g 2.39g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.251mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.045g 13%
Selenium 9.2µg 3.3µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.409g 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 337kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.587mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Carbs 19.85g 35.89g 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 35.89g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0%
Threonine 1.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.18mg 0%
Leucine 3.66mg 0%
Lysine 2.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.606mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 1.212mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Soybean meal
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
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.116g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal 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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.