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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 of 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +493.3%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.4%
Contains more Zinc +503.4%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Manganese +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +4500%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +493.3%
Contains more Iron +240%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +368.4%
Contains more Zinc +503.4%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Manganese +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +4500%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -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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Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +410%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +410%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +632.2%
Contains more Fats +6955.6%
Contains more Carbs +492.5%
Contains more Other +153.2%
Contains more Water +66%
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 Protein +632.2%
Contains more Fats +6955.6%
Contains more Carbs +492.5%
Contains more Other +153.2%
Contains more Water +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27468.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3318%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27468.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3318%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1233.3%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Fructose +216.7%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1233.3%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Fructose +216.7%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 2.25g Taco
Protein 8.86g 1.21g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.18g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 3.35g Taco
Calories 226kcal 16kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 0.9g 2.2g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.1g Taco
Calcium 89mg 15mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.35mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 38mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 397mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 1.75mg 0.29mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.051mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.175mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 10µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.12mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.048mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.487mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 19µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Summer squash
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Summer squash
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.044g Summer squash
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.016g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.089g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Taco
18%
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 contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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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