Taco vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taco and spread
- Taco has more phosphorus, fiber, vitamin K, manganese, and calcium; however, spread is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin E.
- Spread covers your daily sodium needs 27% more than taco.
- Spread contains 20 times less fiber than taco. Taco contains 3.9g of fiber, while spread contains 0.2g.
- Taco has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of taco is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +201.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +857.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +856.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 397mg | 1013mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 59mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.2g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 1.6µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.026mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 7.584g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 1.12µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 1.74mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.02mg | 7% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 17.34g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 5.977g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.134mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 62.3mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 110mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 11.94g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 2.565g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 22IU | 2% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 7.66g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 9.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 1.73mg | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 235kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.593g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)