Turkey meat vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey meat and taco different?
- Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B2, while taco is higher in fiber, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Turkey meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 50% more than taco.
- Turkey meat contains 7 times more vitamin B6 than taco. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of vitamin B6, while taco contains 0.09mg.
- Taco is lower in cholesterol.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index (39) than turkey meat (0).
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types were used in this article.
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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 | +14.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +223.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +535.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1678.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +480.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +584.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +222.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32983.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.6% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 1.65mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.09mg | 40% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 8.86g | 39% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 9.2µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 28mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.06mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 397mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 4.384g | 10% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 32mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 12.7g | 8% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 19.85g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.75mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 3.042g | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 178mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 4.411g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 0.93µg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
50%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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