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Taco vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco and Pizza

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K, while Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 28% higher.
  • Pizza contains 2 times less Vitamin K than Taco. Taco contains 15.3µg of Vitamin K, while Pizza contains 6.7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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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6
Pizza
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Calcium +111.2%
Contains more Iron +108.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.6%
Contains more Selenium +116.3%
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Calcium +111.2%
Contains more Iron +108.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.6%
Contains more Selenium +116.3%

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
4
:
7
Pizza
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +389.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
3
Pizza
Contains more Fats +31.1%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +67.9%
Contains more Other +54.1%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Fats +31.1%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +67.9%
Contains more Other +54.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
:
0
Pizza
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
:
6
Pizza
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Starch +82.3%
Contains more Glucose +290%
Contains more Fructose +233.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Starch +82.3%
Contains more Glucose +290%
Contains more Fructose +233.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 8.86g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 12.7g 9.69g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 226kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 14.78g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0.3g 1g Pizza
Sugar 0.9g 3.58g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 2.3g Taco
Calcium 89mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 1.19mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 209mg 172mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 598mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 1.34mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.249mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 9.2µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 131IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg Taco
Folate 19µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.42µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 6.7µg Taco
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 28mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.241g Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.384g 4.465g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.608g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.681g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.003g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 1.367g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.175g Pizza
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 Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.