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Club sandwich vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Club sandwich and Taco

  • Club sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Fiber.
  • Club sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 28% more than Taco.
  • Club sandwich contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While Club sandwich contains 0.172mg of Vitamin B1, Taco contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taco is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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 Iron +15.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 209
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 52% 23% 93% 20% 83% 37% 30% 0% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +15.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Selenium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 209

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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +174%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 3% 15% 43% 43% 105% 50% 69% 24% 59% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +174%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94%
Contains more Other +51%
Contains more Fats +57.8%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85
Equal in Water - 57.02
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
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 Protein +94%
Contains more Other +51%
Contains more Fats +57.8%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85
Equal in Water - 57.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich Taco Opinion
Net carbs 18.67g 15.95g Club sandwich
Protein 17.19g 8.86g Club sandwich
Fats 8.05g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 19.87g 19.85g Club sandwich
Calories 220kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 4.68g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.2g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 95mg 89mg Club sandwich
Iron 1.37mg 1.19mg Club sandwich
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 215mg 178mg Club sandwich
Potassium 226mg 209mg Club sandwich
Sodium 630mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 1.34mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.089mg 0.077mg Club sandwich
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 24.8µg 9.2µg Club sandwich
Vitamin A 359IU 131IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 20µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.6mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0.4mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.05mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.06mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 1.65mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 0.09mg Club sandwich
Folate 31µg 19µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 8.7µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 46mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.467g Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.109g 4.384g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 2.949g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Club sandwich
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.