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French fries vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between French fries and Taco

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than French fries.
  • Taco has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than French fries. French fries have 0.372mg of Vitamin B6, while Taco has 0.09mg.
  • French fries contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Taco
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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 +177%
Contains more CopperCopper +61%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.4%
Contains more IronIron +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +922.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Taco
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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% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Taco
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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 FatsFats +16%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.3%
Contains more WaterWater +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Taco
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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 -46.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Taco Opinion
Calories 312kcal 226kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 8.86g Taco
Fats 14.73g 12.7g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.4mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 15.95g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 19.85g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Magnesium 35mg 32mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 89mg Taco
Potassium 579mg 209mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 1.19mg Taco
Sugar 0.3g 0.9g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.124mg 0.077mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 125mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 210mg 397mg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.6mg French fries
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.247mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.9µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.05mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.65mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.09mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 11.2µg 15.3µg Taco
Folate 30µg 19µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.467g French fries
Choline 36.8mg 32mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 4.384g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 4.411g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.042g French fries
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.166g French fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.002g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 2.708g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
French fries
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.