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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.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spelt is 63, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

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
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%
Spelt
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +229.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.6%
Contains more IronIron +273.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +563.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1098%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
6
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%
Spelt
7
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% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +628%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Spelt
3
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 FatsFats +422.6%
Contains more WaterWater +417.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
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
Spelt
4
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 FructoseFructose +25%
Contains more StarchStarch +264.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +47.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +320%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Spelt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.249mg 2.983mg 119%
Copper 0.077mg 0.511mg 48%
Iron 1.19mg 4.44mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 6.843mg 32%
Phosphorus 178mg 401mg 32%
Fiber 3.9g 10.7g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.364mg 26%
Magnesium 32mg 136mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.406g 18%
Carbs 19.85g 70.19g 17%
Sodium 397mg 8mg 17%
Starch 14.78g 53.92g 16%
Fats 12.7g 2.43g 16%
Zinc 1.75mg 3.28mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.258g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.23mg 11%
Protein 8.86g 14.57g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.445g 10%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 3.6µg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Folate 19µg 45µg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 338kcal 6%
Calcium 89mg 27mg 6%
Potassium 209mg 388mg 5%
Selenium 9.2µg 11.7µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.79mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 6.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Taco
32%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
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.