Cream cheese vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cream cheese and taco different?
- Cream cheese is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B2; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, iron, zinc, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 79% higher.
- Cream cheese contains 8 times more vitamin A than taco. While cream cheese contains 1111IU of vitamin A, taco contains only 131IU.
- Taco has less saturated fat.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than taco (39).
Cheese, cream 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 less SodiumSodium | -20.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +981.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +327.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2163.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1440% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1713.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +322.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +628.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
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Water
~57.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +4122.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 4.384g | 72% |
| Fats | 34.44g | 12.7g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 20µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.93µg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 28mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 1.19mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 15.3µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 3.042g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 178mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 14.78g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 8.86g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 19.85g | 5% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 397mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 9.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.829g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)