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Wasabi vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between wasabi and taco

  • Wasabi has more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and copper; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Wasabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 46% more.
  • Wasabi contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than taco. Wasabi contains 0.274mg of vitamin B6, while taco contains 0.09mg.
  • Wasabi contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Taco
3
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +115.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.75mg

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.
Wasabi
5
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Taco
7
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 CVitamin C +10375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~19µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
3
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Taco
2
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 CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1915.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin C 41.9mg 0.4mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.63g 12.7g 19%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Sodium 17mg 397mg 17%
Fiber 7.8g 3.9g 16%
Phosphorus 80mg 178mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.09mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Potassium 568mg 209mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 11%
Copper 0.155mg 0.077mg 9%
Magnesium 69mg 32mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Protein 4.8g 8.86g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.05mg 7%
Manganese 0.391mg 0.249mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 1.65mg 6%
Calories 109kcal 226kcal 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Calcium 128mg 89mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 20µg 2%
Iron 1.03mg 1.19mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 23.54g 19.85g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Zinc 1.62mg 1.75mg 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Folate 18µg 19µg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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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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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.