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

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How are fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft and chicken sandwich different?

  • Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, soft is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, and fiber, while chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 30% more than fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, soft.
  • Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese,, and lettuce, soft contains 6 times more vitamin B12 than chicken sandwich. Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese,, and lettuce, soft contains 0.84µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in saturated fat.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, soft and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types were 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.
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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.77mg
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +546.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +864%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

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
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
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76%
Contains more FatsFats +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
~equal in Carbs ~20.89g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.3%

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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +19.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +784.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +68.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +61.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +97.3%
~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.
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 0.13µg 30%
Vitamin B3 2.88mg 7.72mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.383mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Protein 9.25g 16.28g 14%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.41mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.3mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.578g 3.177g 11%
Saturated fat 4.155g 2.123g 9%
Sodium 560mg 753mg 8%
Calcium 123mg 58mg 7%
Zinc 1.37mg 0.61mg 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.4g 6%
Selenium 16.8µg 19.9µg 6%
Folate 63µg 47µg 4%
Manganese 0.31mg 0.219mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.23mg 4%
Cholesterol 25mg 35mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.243g 4.481g 3%
Phosphorus 167mg 185mg 3%
Choline 25.9mg 35.3mg 2%
Calories 206kcal 250kcal 2%
Fats 9.75g 11.19g 2%
Potassium 161mg 245mg 2%
Vitamin A 19µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.8mg 1%
Starch 13.78g 16.5g 1%
Iron 1.67mg 1.77mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 8.5µg 1%
Net carbs 17.33g 19.49g N/A
Carbs 20.23g 20.89g 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU 0%
Sugar 1.57g 3.64g N/A
Copper 0.067mg 0.067mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.403g 0.03g N/A
Fructose 0.6g 0.97g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.157g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.273g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft
48%
Chicken sandwich

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 - 10mg)
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 - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
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 - 74)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.