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Taco vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taco and garlic powder

  • Taco has more vitamin B12; however, garlic powder is richer in vitamin B6, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, potassium, and selenium.
  • Garlic powder's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 120% more.
  • Garlic powder contains less saturated fat.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of garlic powder is 5.

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

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +470.8%
Contains more IronIron +374.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +592.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.8%

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
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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3725%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1737.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.9%

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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +1639.7%
Contains more WaterWater +784%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +266.4%
Contains more OtherOther +125.5%

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
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3735.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1609%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
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
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +185.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +412.5%
~equal in Fructose ~0.31g
~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 Garlic powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Garlic powder DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 1.654mg 120%
Iron 1.19mg 5.65mg 56%
Copper 0.077mg 0.533mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 414mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.435mg 32%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.979mg 32%
Potassium 209mg 1193mg 29%
Selenium 9.2µg 23.9µg 27%
Fiber 3.9g 9g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.178g 19%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.249g 19%
Fats 12.7g 0.73g 18%
Carbs 19.85g 72.73g 18%
Sodium 397mg 60mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 15%
Protein 8.86g 16.55g 15%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.4µg 12%
Zinc 1.75mg 2.99mg 11%
Magnesium 32mg 77mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.115g 11%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Folate 19µg 47µg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 67.5mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.141mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 331kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.796mg 5%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 89mg 79mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 63.73g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 2.43g N/A
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.67mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 0.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0%
Valine 0.667mg 0%
Histidine 0.263mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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