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Taco vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco and squid

  • Taco has more fiber, while squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 186% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in squid is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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
2
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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.8%
Contains more IronIron +810.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1196.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +873.9%

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
5
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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +915%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2781.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +480.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +807.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1110.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.6%
Contains more OtherOther +114%
~equal in Water ~61.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2622.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1035.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Squid
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 5.4µg 186%
Selenium 9.2µg 89.6µg 146%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.729mg 128%
Iron 1.19mg 10.84mg 121%
Copper 0.077mg 0.998mg 102%
Cholesterol 28mg 224mg 65%
Phosphorus 178mg 580mg 57%
Protein 8.86g 32.48g 47%
Vitamin A 20µg 203µg 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.236g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.268g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 18%
Fats 12.7g 1.4g 17%
Zinc 1.75mg 3.46mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 744mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.27mg 14%
Potassium 209mg 637mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.162g 11%
Calcium 89mg 180mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.5mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 60mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Carbs 19.85g 1.64g 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Calories 226kcal 158kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.189mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.017mg 3%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.209mg 2%
Folate 19µg 24µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.012g 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 Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 196mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.