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Taco vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in taco.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 830% more than taco.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +863.6%
Contains more IronIron +555.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +703.2%
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10305%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4871.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +424.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +457.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +608.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more FatsFats +36%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.3%
Contains more OtherOther +284.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Cayenne pepper
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 Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 20µg 2081µg 229%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 29.83mg 195%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 2.45mg 182%
Fiber 3.9g 27.2g 93%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 76.4mg 84%
Iron 1.19mg 7.8mg 83%
Manganese 0.249mg 2mg 76%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.919mg 66%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 80.3µg 54%
Potassium 209mg 2014mg 53%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 8.701mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 8.37g 36%
Copper 0.077mg 0.373mg 33%
Magnesium 32mg 152mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.328mg 23%
Folate 19µg 106µg 22%
Phosphorus 178mg 293mg 16%
Sodium 397mg 30mg 16%
Carbs 19.85g 56.63g 12%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Fats 12.7g 17.27g 7%
Zinc 1.75mg 2.48mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Protein 8.86g 12.01g 6%
Calcium 89mg 148mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.384g 3.26g 5%
Calories 226kcal 318kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 2.75g 4%
Choline 32mg 51.5mg 4%
Selenium 9.2µg 8.8µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
125%
Cayenne pepper

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 - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.