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Yogurt vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yogurt and taco different?

  • Yogurt is richer in vitamin B2, while taco is higher in fiber, iron, vitamin K, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Taco covers your daily need for saturated fat, 21% more than yogurt.
  • Yogurt contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than taco. Yogurt contains 0.278mg of vitamin B2, while taco contains 0.06mg.
  • Yogurt is lower in cholesterol.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index (39) than yogurt (19).

Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Yogurt
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Taco
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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 +23.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more IronIron +1600%
Contains more CopperCopper +352.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2666.7%
~equal in Selenium ~9.2µg

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.
Yogurt
2
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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Taco
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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 B2Vitamin B2 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
2
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Taco
3
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 +15%
Contains more WaterWater +49.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3156.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +451.4%
Contains more OtherOther +118.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
1
64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Taco
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8222.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25250%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
2
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Taco
4
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Taco DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 3.042g 20%
Fats 0.39g 12.7g 19%
Saturated fat 0.117g 4.384g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.06mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Sodium 36mg 397mg 16%
Iron 0.07mg 1.19mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.75mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 4.411g 11%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.249mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.65mg 9%
Calories 59kcal 226kcal 8%
Cholesterol 5mg 28mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.93µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 7%
Copper 0.017mg 0.077mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Phosphorus 135mg 178mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 32mg 5%
Carbs 3.6g 19.85g 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.6mg 4%
Choline 15.1mg 32mg 3%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Protein 10.19g 8.86g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 2%
Calcium 110mg 89mg 2%
Potassium 141mg 209mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.09mg 2%
Selenium 9.7µg 9.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.6g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 3.24g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.006g 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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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