Cheesecake vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheesecake and taco different?
- Cheesecake is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin A; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 32% higher.
- Cheesecake contains 4 times more vitamin A than taco. While cheesecake contains 547IU of vitamin A, taco contains only 131IU.
- Taco has less saturated fat.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than cheesecake (50).
Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +285% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +695% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +746.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +447.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +247.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 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 | +95.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.93µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 9.921g | 4.384g | 25% |
| Fats | 22.5g | 12.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 159µg | 20µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.9g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.634g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 3.042g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 15.3µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.19mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 8.86g | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 9.2µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Calories | 321kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 209mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 397mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 4IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 19.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.1g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.8g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Folate | 18µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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
19%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco 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.