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Taco vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and paprika

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, manganese, and vitamin K in paprika is higher than in taco.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 982% more than taco.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +456.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +990.9%
Contains more IronIron +1676.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +826%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +538.6%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12215%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2278.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +424.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.9%

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +407.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172%
Contains more OtherOther +393%
~equal in Fats ~12.89g

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.3%

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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +102.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1215%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2136.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Paprika
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 20µg 2463µg 271%
Iron 1.19mg 21.14mg 249%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 29.1mg 190%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 2.141mg 158%
Fiber 3.9g 34.9g 124%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.23mg 90%
Copper 0.077mg 0.713mg 71%
Potassium 209mg 2280mg 61%
Manganese 0.249mg 1.59mg 58%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 80.3µg 54%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 10.06mg 53%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Magnesium 32mg 178mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 7.766g 31%
Zinc 1.75mg 4.33mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.33mg 23%
Phosphorus 178mg 314mg 19%
Sodium 397mg 68mg 14%
Calcium 89mg 229mg 14%
Carbs 19.85g 53.99g 11%
Protein 8.86g 14.14g 11%
Saturated fat 4.384g 2.14g 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Fructose 0.3g 6.71g 8%
Folate 19µg 49µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 1.695g 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Selenium 9.2µg 6.3µg 5%
Choline 32mg 51.5mg 4%
Calories 226kcal 282kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg 1%
Fats 12.7g 12.89g 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.453g 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 0g 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 Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

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

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