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Taco vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between taco and maple syrup

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, iron, and vitamin K; however, maple syrup is higher in manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 116% more than taco.
  • Maple syrup has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of maple syrup is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Syrups, maple.

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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
6
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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +981.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1067.9%
~equal in Potassium ~212mg

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
10
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1937%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2016.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
4
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22050%
Contains more FatsFats +21066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +76%
Contains more OtherOther +234%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.7%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17794.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14480%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +700%
Contains more FructoseFructose +73.3%
~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 Maple syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.249mg 2.908mg 116%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.27mg 93%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 2mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.017g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.007g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.06g 19%
Protein 8.86g 0.04g 18%
Sodium 397mg 12mg 17%
Selenium 9.2µg 0.6µg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Carbs 19.85g 67.04g 16%
Iron 1.19mg 0.11mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.011g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.081mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Copper 0.077mg 0.018mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.002mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 1.6mg 6%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 1.75mg 1.47mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Calories 226kcal 260kcal 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.066mg 1%
Calcium 89mg 102mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 67.04g N/A
Potassium 209mg 212mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g 60.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0.52g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.377g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.