Taco vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco and Nachos

Taco has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 36% more than Nachos.
Nachos have 9 times less Cholesterol than Taco. Taco has 28mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos have 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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

Nachos

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%

Contains more Magnesium +31.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%

Contains more Potassium +73.2%

Contains less Sodium -21.2%

Equal in Selenium - 8.6

Taco

Nachos

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%

Contains more Magnesium +31.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%

Contains more Potassium +73.2%

Contains less Sodium -21.2%

Equal in Selenium - 8.6

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

Nachos

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%

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%

Taco

Nachos

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%

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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taco

Nachos

Contains more Protein +105.1%

Contains more Water +52.5%

Contains more Fats +69.3%

Contains more Carbs +75.9%

Contains more Other +19.1%

Taco

Protein: 8.86 g

Fats: 12.7 g

Carbs: 19.85 g

Water: 57.02 g

Other: 1.57 g

Nachos

Protein: 4.32 g

Fats: 21.5 g

Carbs: 34.91 g

Water: 37.4 g

Other: 1.87 g

Contains more Protein +105.1%

Contains more Water +52.5%

Contains more Fats +69.3%

Contains more Carbs +75.9%

Contains more Other +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taco

Nachos

Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.7%

Taco

Saturated Fat: 4.384 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g

Nachos

Saturated Fat: 2.173 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 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

Taco

Nachos

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +91.7%

Contains more Sucrose +32.5%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

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

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +91.7%

Contains more Sucrose +32.5%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

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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%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

40%

35%

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.

Taco vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between Taco and Nachos

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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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