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Fish sandwich vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sandwich and Taco?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Taco is higher in Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Fish sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 16% more.
  • Fish sandwich has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While Fish sandwich has 0.21mg of Vitamin B1, Taco has only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types 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 Iron +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.7%
Contains more Calcium +140.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.7%
Contains more Calcium +140.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Manganese - 0.249

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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Equal in Fats - 12.7
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +16.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Equal in Fats - 12.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +500%
Contains more Fructose +390%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +500%
Contains more Fructose +390%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Taco Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 15.95g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 8.86g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 26.69g 19.85g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 226kcal Fish sandwich
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 1.47g 0.3g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 37mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.5mg 1.19mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 116mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 206mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 602mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.49mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.075mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.264mg 0.249mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 9.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 9IU 4IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.05mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.06mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.65mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 46µg 19µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 13.6µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 35mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.467g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 4.384g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.042g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.004g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 2.708g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.166g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish 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
29%
Fish sandwich
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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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