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Taco vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Spelt

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 119% more.
  • Spelt contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Spelt, uncooked.

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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
1
:
9
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +229.6%
Contains more Iron +273.1%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.3%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +87.4%
Contains more Copper +563.6%
Contains more Manganese +1098%
Contains more Selenium +27.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +229.6%
Contains more Iron +273.1%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.3%
Contains more Potassium +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +87.4%
Contains more Copper +563.6%
Contains more Manganese +1098%
Contains more Selenium +27.2%

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
5
:
7
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +1210%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +628%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Folate +136.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +1210%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +628%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Folate +136.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
3
Spelt
Contains more Fats +422.6%
Contains more Water +417.4%
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Carbs +253.6%
Contains more Other +14%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +422.6%
Contains more Water +417.4%
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Carbs +253.6%
Contains more Other +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
1
Spelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +891.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +891.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
:
4
Spelt
Contains more Fructose +25%
Contains more Starch +264.8%
Contains more Sucrose +47.5%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +25%
Contains more Starch +264.8%
Contains more Sucrose +47.5%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Spelt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 8.86g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 12.7g 2.43g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 226kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 14.78g 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.3g 0.24g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 6.82g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 89mg 27mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 32mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 178mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 209mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 397mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 1.75mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.077mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.249mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 9.2µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 131IU 10IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 19µg 45µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 3.6µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.467g Spelt
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.406g Spelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.445g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.258g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.065g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Taco
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.978g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt 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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.