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 for 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.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than taco.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +17.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +367.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +615.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~19.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.411g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.042g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 | +11.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +187.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +295% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +223.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 1.65mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 0.93µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.09mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 9.2µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.06mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 397mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.28g | 8.86g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 1.75mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 4.384g | 10% |
| Folate | 47µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 15.3µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 12.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 3.042g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 178mg | 1% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 14.78g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 19.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 4IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.64g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 4.411g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 2.708g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.261g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.