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American cheese vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between American cheese and Taco

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco is higher in Fiber.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 96% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains 13 times less Vitamin A RAE than American cheese. American cheese contains 250µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taco contains 20µg.
  • Taco has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
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6
Taco
Taco
Contains more Calcium +1074.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +119.6%
Contains more Iron +88.9%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +507.3%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Calcium +1074.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +119.6%
Contains more Iron +88.9%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +507.3%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
6
Taco
Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2071.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +488.5%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Taco
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 A +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2071.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +488.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Taco
Taco
Contains more Protein +104.6%
Contains more Fats +150.3%
Contains more Other +331.2%
Contains more Carbs +436.5%
Contains more Water +44%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Taco
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 +104.6%
Contains more Fats +150.3%
Contains more Other +331.2%
Contains more Carbs +436.5%
Contains more Water +44%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
1
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2
Taco
Taco
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.5%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
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4
Taco
Taco
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Taco
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Taco Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 15.95g Taco
Protein 18.13g 8.86g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 12.7g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 19.85g Taco
Calories 371kcal 226kcal American cheese
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0g 0.3g Taco
Sugar 2.26g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 0g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 1045mg 89mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 641mg 178mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 1671mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 2.49mg 1.75mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.041mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 20.2µg 9.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 131IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 20µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.6mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 4IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.06mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 8µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.93µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 1.144g 0.467g Taco
Saturated Fat 18.057g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.005g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.006g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 4.411g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.004g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.011g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 1274mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.