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Fast food vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fast food and Taco different?

  • Fast food is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Taco is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Fast food is 25% higher.
  • Fast food contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While Fast food contains 0.317mg of Vitamin B1, Taco contains only 0.05mg.

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
6
:
4
Taco
Taco
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +120.7%
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +120.7%
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Equal in Potassium - 209

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.
Fast food
Fast food
6
:
5
Taco
Taco
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +212.2%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.93
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Taco
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 B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +212.2%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
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3
Taco
Taco
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.7
Equal in Other - 1.57
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Taco
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 +86.5%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.7
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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2
Taco
Taco
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.384
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.384
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
4
:
1
Taco
Taco
Contains more Starch +54.7%
Contains more Glucose +925%
Contains more Fructose +656.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco
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 +54.7%
Contains more Glucose +925%
Contains more Fructose +656.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Taco Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 15.95g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 8.86g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 31.5g 19.85g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 226kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 14.78g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.3g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 62mg 89mg Taco
Iron 3.06mg 1.19mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 134mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 197mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 331mg 397mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 1.75mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.077mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.249mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 9.2µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.05mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.06mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.65mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.09mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 19µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 4.9µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.467g Taco
Saturated Fat 4.493g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.006g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 4.411g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
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.
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.