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Cheeseburger vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheeseburger and Taco

  • Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B6, while Taco has more Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 23% higher.
  • Taco contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 0.293mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco contains 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taco is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +33.7%
Contains more Iron +127.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +113%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Calcium +33.7%
Contains more Iron +127.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +113%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Equal in Potassium - 209

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 A +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Folate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +264.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 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 A +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more Folate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +264.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.3%
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Contains more Water +47.6%
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +86.3%
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Contains more Water +47.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.5%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +34.4%
Contains more Glucose +780%
Contains more Fructose +546.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 Starch +34.4%
Contains more Glucose +780%
Contains more Fructose +546.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Taco Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 15.95g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 8.86g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 12.7g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 19.85g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 226kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 14.78g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0.3g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 2g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 119mg 89mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 1.19mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 161mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 196mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 515mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 2.49mg 1.75mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.077mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.249mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 9.2µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 131IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 20µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.05mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.06mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.65mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.09mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 19µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 4.2µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.467g Taco
Saturated Fat 6.473g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.411g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.011g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.