Taco vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and star anise
- Taco has more vitamin B12; however, star anise has more iron, copper, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for star anise is 447% higher.
- Star anise has a higher glycemic index than taco.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Spices, anise seed.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +84% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +431.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +625.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +589.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3005.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1081.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +823.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +622.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +497.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +342% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.15g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 36.96mg | 447% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.91mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 2.3mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 646mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.65mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 14.6g | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 440mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 1441mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 170mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 5.3mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.34mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.29mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 16mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 0.586g | 17% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 17.6g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.797mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 9.78g | 13% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 50.02g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.06mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 337kcal | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Fats | 12.7g | 15.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 3.15g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 16µg | 0% |
| 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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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
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.