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Pizza vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pizza and Taco

  • Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 28% higher.
  • Taco contains 5 times less Folate than Pizza. Pizza contains 93µg of Folate, while Taco contains 19µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Taco
4
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 CalciumCalcium +111.2%
Contains more IronIron +108.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%

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.
Pizza
7
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 4.7% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Taco
5
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 +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
3
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Taco
2
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 ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.9%
Contains more OtherOther +54.1%
Contains more FatsFats +31.1%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
0
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Taco
3
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.384g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
6
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Taco
1
94% 3% 2%
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 StarchStarch +82.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +290%
Contains more FructoseFructose +233.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Taco Opinion
Calories 266kcal 226kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 8.86g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 12.7g Taco
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 31.03g 15.95g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 19.85g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 28mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 188mg 89mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 209mg Taco
Iron 2.48mg 1.19mg Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 2.3g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.105mg 0.077mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 26.95g 14.78g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 178mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 397mg Taco
Vitamin A 358IU 131IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg 20µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.6mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.36mg 0.249mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 9.2µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.05mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.06mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.65mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 6.7µg 15.3µg Taco
Folate 93µg 19µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.467g Pizza
Choline 16.4mg 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.465g 4.384g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.042g Taco
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.3g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.166g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza 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.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.