Taco vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Taco and McGriddles
- Taco has more Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Zinc, however, McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 28% more than McGriddles.
- McGriddles have 4 times less Fiber than Taco. Taco has 3.9g of Fiber, while McGriddles have 1g.
- Taco contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.
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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.
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Calcium
+41.3%
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Magnesium
+128.6%
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Potassium
+44.1%
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Sodium
-46.1%
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Zinc
+130.3%
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Manganese
+25.8%
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Iron
+19.3%
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Phosphorus
+77.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Calcium
+41.3%
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Magnesium
+128.6%
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Potassium
+44.1%
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Sodium
-46.1%
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Zinc
+130.3%
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Manganese
+25.8%
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Iron
+19.3%
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Phosphorus
+77.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+244.4%
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Vitamin B1
+318%
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Vitamin B2
+160%
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Vitamin B3
+86.8%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
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Folate
+94.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+244.4%
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Vitamin B1
+318%
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Vitamin B2
+160%
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Vitamin B3
+86.8%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
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Folate
+94.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+42.2%
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Fats
+39.8%
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Carbs
+57.4%
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Other
+57.3%
Equal in Protein - 8.41
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
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Water
+42.2%
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Fats
+39.8%
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Carbs
+57.4%
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+57.3%
Equal in Protein - 8.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+70.8%
Saturated Fat:
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.042 g
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
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Saturated Fat
-19.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+70.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Fructose
+114.3%
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Sucrose
+1440%
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Glucose
+1855%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
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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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Fructose
+114.3%
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+1440%
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Glucose
+1855%
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+∞%
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+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.95g | 30.25g |
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| Protein | 8.86g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 12.7g | 17.76g |
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| Carbs | 19.85g | 31.25g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 312kcal |
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| Starch | 14.78g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.14g |
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| Sugar | 0.9g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 316mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 145mg |
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| Sodium | 397mg | 737mg |
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| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.198mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.108mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg |
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 24mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.384g | 5.435g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 2.591g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.051g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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