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Taco vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Fast food different?

  • Taco is higher in Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Fast food is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fast food is 25% higher.
  • Taco contains 3 times more Vitamin K than Fast food. While Taco contains 15.3µg of Vitamin K, Fast food contains only 4.9µg.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties 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.
Taco
4
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Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +120.7%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +120.7%
Equal in Potassium - 197

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.
Taco
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.89
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
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Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Equal in Fats - 12.01
Equal in Other - 1.52
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Equal in Fats - 12.01
Equal in Other - 1.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.493
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.835
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.493
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.835

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
:
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +54.7%
Contains more Glucose +925%
Contains more Fructose +656.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +54.7%
Contains more Glucose +925%
Contains more Fructose +656.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 8.86g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 12.7g 12.01g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 226kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 14.78g 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0.3g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0.9g 4.88g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.7g Taco
Calcium 89mg 62mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 134mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 197mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 1.75mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.077mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.249mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 9.2µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 131IU 51IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 9µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.38mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 19µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.89µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 4.9µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 28mg 33mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.514g Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 4.493g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.68g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.003g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 1.391g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.121g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.009g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Fast food
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
23%
Taco
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.