Danish pastry vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between danish pastry and taco?
- Danish pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and iron, yet taco is higher in vitamin B12, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 30% more.
- Danish pastry has 4 times more vitamin B2 than taco. While danish pastry has 0.26mg of vitamin B2, taco has only 0.06mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taco is lower.
- The glycemic index of taco is lower.
We used Danish pastry, cheese, and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell types 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 IronIron | +51.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.8% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +121.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.93µg | 30% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 9.2µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 4.411g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Fats | 21.9g | 12.7g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.9g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 4.384g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 178mg | 10% |
| Folate | 60µg | 19µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.75mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.19mg | 8% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 15.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 19.85g | 6% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.249mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 209mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 3.042g | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 8.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 1.65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 397mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 4IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 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 | +156.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.1% |
