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Chicken sandwich vs. TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chicken sandwich and tACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E; however, tACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 38% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than tACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese,, and lettuce. Chicken sandwich contains 0.3mg of vitamin B2, while tACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese,, and lettuce contains 0.06mg.
  • TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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% 1.3% 12% 0% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
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 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
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 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.
Chicken sandwich TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce DV% diff.
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%
Protein 16.28g 8.86g 15%
Sodium 753mg 397mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.05mg 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%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Calcium 58mg 89mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 32mg 2%
Cholesterol 35mg 28mg 2%
Fats 11.19g 12.7g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 3.042g 1%
Fructose 0.97g 0.3g 1%
Calories 250kcal 229kcal 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 D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 20.89g 19.85g 0%
Net carbs 19.49g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Chicken sandwich
20%
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
40%
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce
TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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 BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170332/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.