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Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are higher than fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, soft in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B2 needs 18% more than fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, soft.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, soft is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, soft and Fast foods, cheese,burger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 14% 37% 14% 63% 22% 37% 72% 73% 40% 92%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +62.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Calcium ~119mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg
~equal in Sodium ~515mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.316mg

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 0.33% 6.3% 5% 1.5% 45% 30% 54% 0% 14% 105% 19% 47% 14%
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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.76µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 10% 20% 59% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 58.78 g
Other: 1.99 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +52.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.5%
Contains more FatsFats +51%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.6%
~equal in Other ~2.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 36% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.578 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.658g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 3% 4% 2%
Starch: 13.78 g
Sucrose: 0.13 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +44.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +274.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +223.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +24.3%
~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.
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.363mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.88mg 5.217mg 15%
Protein 9.25g 16.51g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.228mg 13%
Iron 1.67mg 2.71mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Saturated fat 4.155g 6.473g 11%
Zinc 1.37mg 2.49mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.293mg 9%
Fats 9.75g 14.72g 8%
Cholesterol 25mg 43mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.243g 5.413g 5%
Selenium 16.8µg 19.6µg 5%
Calories 206kcal 308kcal 5%
Copper 0.067mg 0.111mg 5%
Fiber 2.9g 2g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 0.76µg 3%
Carbs 20.23g 28.03g 3%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 4.2µg 3%
Starch 13.78g 19.87g 3%
Vitamin A 19µg 50µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.52mg 2%
Fructose 0.6g 1.94g 2%
Folate 63µg 70µg 2%
Sodium 560mg 515mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 26mg 2%
Potassium 161mg 196mg 1%
Choline 25.9mg 28.9mg 1%
Phosphorus 167mg 161mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.578g 1.658g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 17.33g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 123mg 119mg 0%
Sugar 1.57g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.31mg 0.316mg 0%
Trans fat 0.403g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.157g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.273g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft Cheeseburger
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
26%
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170763/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.