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Taco vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and summer squash

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, fiber, iron, and vitamin K, while summer squash has more vitamin C.
  • Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 39% more than summer squash.
  • Taco contains 199 times more sodium than summer squash. While taco contains 397mg of sodium, summer squash contains only 2mg.
  • Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +493.3%
Contains more IronIron +240%
Contains more CopperCopper +51%
Contains more ZincZinc +503.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +368.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +410%
Contains more CholineCholine +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.048mg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +632.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6955.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +492.5%
Contains more OtherOther +153.2%
Contains more WaterWater +66%

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
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27468.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3318%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1233.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +275%
Contains more FructoseFructose +216.7%
~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 Summer squash
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Summer squash DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 38mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.089g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.044g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.18g 19%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 17mg 18%
Sodium 397mg 2mg 17%
Selenium 9.2µg 0.2µg 16%
Protein 8.86g 1.21g 15%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.29mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.016g 11%
Iron 1.19mg 0.35mg 11%
Fiber 3.9g 1.1g 11%
Calories 226kcal 16kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.218mg 10%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 3µg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.487mg 7%
Calcium 89mg 15mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.142mg 6%
Carbs 19.85g 3.35g 6%
Choline 32mg 6.7mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 17mg 4%
Folate 19µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.12mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.051mg 3%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.175mg 3%
Potassium 209mg 262mg 2%
Fructose 0.3g 0.95g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 2.2g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.048mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.025mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

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

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