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Veggie burger vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veggie burger and Taco different?

  • Veggie burger has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Taco.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 217% higher.
  • Veggie burger contains 7 times more Folate than Taco. While Veggie burger contains 124µg of Folate, Taco contains only 19µg.
  • Veggie burger has less Saturated Fat.

Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Copper +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +281.9%
Contains more Selenium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains more Iron +102.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Copper +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +281.9%
Contains more Selenium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%

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 C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Folate +552.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +264.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
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 C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Folate +552.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +264.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Other +60.5%
Contains more Fats +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.1%
Equal in Water - 57.02
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 +77.2%
Contains more Other +60.5%
Contains more Fats +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.1%
Equal in Water - 57.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +55%
Contains more Glucose +30%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +155.7%
Contains more Fructose +130.8%
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +55%
Contains more Glucose +30%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +155.7%
Contains more Fructose +130.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Taco Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 15.95g Taco
Protein 15.7g 8.86g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 14.27g 19.85g Taco
Calories 177kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 5.78g 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.13g 0.3g Taco
Sugar 1.07g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 4.9g 3.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 89mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 1.19mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 32mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 178mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 209mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 1.26mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.2mg 0.077mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.249mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 9.2µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.4mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.05mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.06mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 1.65mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.09mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 19µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.93µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 28mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.467g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 4.384g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger 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
104%
Veggie burger
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.