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Taco vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and tarragon

  • The amount of iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin A, magnesium, copper, and folate in tarragon is higher than in taco.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 389% more than taco.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tarragon is 0, 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 Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +984.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1179.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1345%
Contains more IronIron +2614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +779.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3099.6%

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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2577.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1342.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +75.4%
Contains more WaterWater +636.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153%
Contains more OtherOther +666.2%

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
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +830.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 1.19mg 32.3mg 389%
Manganese 0.249mg 7.967mg 336%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 2.41mg 178%
Calcium 89mg 1139mg 105%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.339mg 98%
Potassium 209mg 3020mg 83%
Magnesium 32mg 347mg 75%
Copper 0.077mg 0.677mg 67%
Folate 19µg 274µg 64%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 50mg 55%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 8.95mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Protein 8.86g 22.77g 28%
Vitamin A 20µg 210µg 21%
Zinc 1.75mg 3.9mg 20%
Phosphorus 178mg 313mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.251mg 17%
Sodium 397mg 62mg 15%
Fiber 3.9g 7.4g 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Saturated fat 4.384g 1.881g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.474g 10%
Carbs 19.85g 50.22g 10%
Selenium 9.2µg 4.4µg 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Fats 12.7g 7.24g 8%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 3.698g 4%
Calories 226kcal 295kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Tarragon
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
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.