Nachos vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nachos and taco
- Nachos have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 36% more than nachos.
- Taco has 7 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos have 4.08mg of vitamin E, while taco has 0.6mg.
- Nachos contain less saturated fat.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.2% |
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 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1228.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +217.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +91.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +32.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.93µg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.02g | 4.411g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 0.6mg | 23% |
| Fats | 21.5g | 12.7g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.04g | 3.042g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.173g | 4.384g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 8.86g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.75mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63mg | 1.65mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.123mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 14.78g | 6% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 19.85g | 5% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 209mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 397mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.9g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 178mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 15.3µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 9.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.71g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.211g)
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.