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Tilsit cheese vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tilsit cheese and taco

  • Tilsit cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc, while taco has more fiber.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 62% more than taco.
  • Tilsit cheese contains 8 times more vitamin A than taco. While tilsit cheese contains 1045IU of vitamin A, taco contains only 131IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in taco is lower.
  • Tilsit cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, tilsit and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +686.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.5%
Contains more IronIron +417.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1815.4%

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.
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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1145%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +498.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.5%
~equal in Folate ~19µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
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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
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.5%
Contains more FatsFats +104.6%
Contains more OtherOther +210.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +955.9%
Contains more WaterWater +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
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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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Taco DV% diff.
Calcium 700mg 89mg 61%
Saturated fat 16.775g 4.384g 56%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.93µg 49%
Phosphorus 500mg 178mg 46%
Protein 24.41g 8.86g 31%
Vitamin A 249µg 20µg 25%
Cholesterol 102mg 28mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.06mg 23%
Fats 25.98g 12.7g 20%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.75mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 3.042g 15%
Sodium 753mg 397mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Iron 0.23mg 1.19mg 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.2µg 10%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.249mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 1.65mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 4.411g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calories 340kcal 226kcal 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Copper 0.026mg 0.077mg 6%
Carbs 1.88g 19.85g 6%
Magnesium 13mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Potassium 65mg 209mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.88g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Folate 20µg 19µg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g 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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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Taco
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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