Nachos vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nachos and Taco

Nachos have more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 36% more than Nachos.
Taco has 7 times less Vitamin E than Nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of Vitamin E , while Taco has 0.6mg.
Nachos contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.

Nachos

Taco

Contains more Magnesium +31.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%

Contains more Potassium +73.2%

Contains less Sodium -21.2%

Contains more Calcium +41.3%

Contains more Iron +58.7%

Contains more Zinc +103.5%

Contains more Copper +20.3%

Contains more Manganese +33.2%

Equal in Selenium - 9.2

Nachos

Taco

Contains more Magnesium +31.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%

Contains more Potassium +73.2%

Contains less Sodium -21.2%

Contains more Calcium +41.3%

Contains more Iron +58.7%

Contains more Zinc +103.5%

Contains more Copper +20.3%

Contains more Manganese +33.2%

Equal in Selenium - 9.2

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.

Nachos

Taco

Contains more Vitamin E +580%

Contains more Vitamin C +175%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +26.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +523.8%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.9%

Contains more Folate +90%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +1228.6%

Nachos

Taco

Contains more Vitamin E +580%

Contains more Vitamin C +175%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +26.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +523.8%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.9%

Contains more Folate +90%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +1228.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Nachos

Taco

Contains more Fats +69.3%

Contains more Carbs +75.9%

Contains more Other +19.1%

Contains more Protein +105.1%

Contains more Water +52.5%

Nachos

Protein: 4.32 g

Fats: 21.5 g

Carbs: 34.91 g

Water: 37.4 g

Other: 1.87 g

Taco

Protein: 8.86 g

Fats: 12.7 g

Carbs: 19.85 g

Water: 57.02 g

Other: 1.57 g

Contains more Fats +69.3%

Contains more Carbs +75.9%

Contains more Other +19.1%

Contains more Protein +105.1%

Contains more Water +52.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Nachos

Taco

Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.7%

Nachos

Saturated Fat: 2.173 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g

Taco

Saturated Fat: 4.384 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Nachos

Taco

Contains more Starch +91.7%

Contains more Sucrose +32.5%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Nachos

Starch: 28.33 g

Sucrose: 0.53 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 1.63 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Taco

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 Starch +91.7%

Contains more Sucrose +32.5%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	31.71g	15.95g
Protein	4.32g	8.86g
Fats	21.5g	12.7g
Carbs	34.91g	19.85g
Calories	343kcal	226kcal
Starch	28.33g	14.78g
Fructose	0g	0.3g
Sugar	2.17g	0.9g
Fiber	3.2g	3.9g
Calcium	63mg	89mg
Iron	0.75mg	1.19mg
Magnesium	42mg	32mg
Phosphorus	198mg	178mg
Potassium	362mg	209mg
Sodium	313mg	397mg
Zinc	0.86mg	1.75mg
Copper	0.064mg	0.077mg
Manganese	0.187mg	0.249mg
Selenium	8.6µg	9.2µg
Vitamin A	21IU	131IU
Vitamin A RAE	5µg	20µg
Vitamin E	4.08mg	0.6mg
Vitamin D	0IU	4IU
Vitamin D	0µg	0.1µg
Vitamin C	1.1mg	0.4mg
Vitamin B1	0.123mg	0.05mg
Vitamin B2	0.133mg	0.06mg
Vitamin B3	0.63mg	1.65mg
Vitamin B5	0.38mg
Vitamin B6	0.215mg	0.09mg
Folate	10µg	19µg
Vitamin B12	0.07µg	0.93µg
Vitamin K	19.3µg	15.3µg
Tryptophan	0.042mg
Threonine	0.156mg
Isoleucine	0.187mg
Leucine	0.521mg
Lysine	0.156mg
Methionine	0.094mg
Phenylalanine	0.229mg
Valine	0.25mg
Histidine	0.135mg
Cholesterol	3mg	28mg
Trans Fat	0.058g	0.467g
Saturated Fat	2.173g	4.384g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat	14.02g	4.411g
Polyunsaturated fat	5.04g	3.042g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.011g	0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	4.343g	2.708g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.032g	0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.617g	0.166g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.011g

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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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23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

35%

40%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Taco is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.211g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Nachos vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Nachos and Taco

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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