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Chicken sandwich vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken sandwich and Taco

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , however, Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken sandwich is 38% higher.
  • Taco has 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 0.3mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco has 0.06mg.
  • Taco is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 Iron +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +116.3%
Contains more Calcium +53.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Zinc +186.9%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +116.3%
Contains more Calcium +53.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Zinc +186.9%
Contains more Copper +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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 E +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Folate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +80%
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 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
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 E +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Folate +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +80%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Other +72%
Contains more Fats +13.5%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +83.7%
Contains more Other +72%
Contains more Fats +13.5%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.042
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.042

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +11.6%
Contains more Sucrose +187.5%
Contains more Glucose +295%
Contains more Fructose +223.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 +11.6%
Contains more Sucrose +187.5%
Contains more Glucose +295%
Contains more Fructose +223.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Taco Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 15.95g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 8.86g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 20.89g 19.85g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 226kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g 14.78g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g 0.3g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.4g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 58mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.77mg 1.19mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 185mg 178mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 209mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 753mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.61mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.067mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.219mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 19.9µg 9.2µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.6mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.4mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.05mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.06mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.65mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.09mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 19µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 8.5µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 35mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.467g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 4.384g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 4.411g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 3.042g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 2.708g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.166g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.261g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.

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