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Taco vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco and Yogurt parfait

  • Taco has more Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Fiber, Selenium, and Iron, however, Yogurt parfait is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Taco covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 19% more than Yogurt parfait.
  • Yogurt parfait contains 9 times less Vitamin K than Taco. Taco contains 15.3µg of Vitamin K, while Yogurt parfait contains 1.7µg.
  • Yogurt parfait has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola.

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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 Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.6%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Selenium +135.9%
Contains more Calcium +18%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Equal in Potassium - 189
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 32% 19% 13% 40% 17% 7% 25% 18% 0% 22%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.6%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Selenium +135.9%
Contains more Calcium +18%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Equal in Potassium - 189

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +3475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.9%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.88
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 7% 5% 3% 48% 18% 40% 14% 0% 54% 39% 111% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +3475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.9%
Contains more Folate +168.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +163.7%
Contains more Fats +1157.4%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Contains more Other +98.7%
Contains more Water +38.5%
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% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +163.7%
Contains more Fats +1157.4%
Contains more Carbs +25.2%
Contains more Other +98.7%
Contains more Water +38.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1336.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2393.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1336.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2393.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Yogurt parfait Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 14.76g Taco
Protein 8.86g 3.36g Taco
Fats 12.7g 1.01g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 15.86g Taco
Calories 226kcal 84kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 11.68g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.1g Taco
Calcium 89mg 105mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 1.19mg 0.49mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 93mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 189mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Zinc 1.75mg 0.89mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.054mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 3.9µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 115IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.25mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 4IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.4mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.173mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.714mg Taco
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Folate 19µg 51µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.88µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.7µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.307g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.122g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Yogurt parfait
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
28%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.859g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco 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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.