McDonald's hamburger vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and taco
- McDonald's hamburgers have more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate; however, taco is richer in fiber and phosphorus.
- McDonald's hamburgers cover your daily selenium needs 31% more than taco.
- Taco has 5 times less vitamin B1 than mcDonald's hamburgers. McDonald's hamburgers have 0.247mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
- Taco contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +184.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +394% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +298.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
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 | -20.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +950% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1000% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 9.2µg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 1.19mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 1.65mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.05mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.06mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 19µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 3.042g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 178mg | 10% |
| Protein | 12.92g | 8.86g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 10.09g | 12.7g | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.3g | 0.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.504g | 4.384g | 4% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 397mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.93µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 30.28g | 19.85g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.768g | 4.411g | 2% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.75mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Potassium | 192mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.98g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.03g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.428g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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.