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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +127.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
~equal in Potassium ~209mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +264.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 ProteinProtein +86.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.2%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more WaterWater +47.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
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37% 37% 26%
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 +22.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Taco
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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 StarchStarch +34.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +780%
Contains more FructoseFructose +546.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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.
Cheeseburger Taco
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 308kcal 226kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 8.86g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 12.7g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Net carbs 26.03g 15.95g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 19.85g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 28mg Taco
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Taco
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 119mg 89mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 209mg Taco
Iron 2.71mg 1.19mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 2g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.111mg 0.077mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 1.75mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 14.78g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 515mg 397mg Taco
Vitamin A 254IU 131IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg 20µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.316mg 0.249mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 9.2µg Cheeseburger
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
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 4.2µg 15.3µg Taco
Folate 70µg 19µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.467g Taco
Choline 28.9mg 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 6.473g 4.384g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.411g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.042g 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
Fructose 1.94g 0.3g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.011g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 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.