Tomato vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tomatoes and taco
- Tomatoes have more vitamin C and vitamin A, while taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, iron, and fiber.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
- Taco contains 34 times less vitamin C than tomatoes. Tomatoes contain 13.7mg of vitamin C, while taco contains 0.4mg.
- The amount of sodium in tomatoes is lower.
- Tomatoes have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomatoes is 23, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
The food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +790% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +929.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +641.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +3325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +377.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +906.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +410.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14129% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3565.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +525% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +356.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 178mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 9.2µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 397mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 8.86g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.75mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.19mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.9g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 226kcal | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 15.3µg | 6% |
| Starch | 0g | 14.78g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 19.85g | 5% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins