Roast beef sandwich vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Roast beef sandwich and Taco
- Roast beef sandwich has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Taco has more Vitamin K, and Fiber.
- Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Iron 18% more than Taco.
- Roast beef sandwich contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco. While Roast beef sandwich contains 0.287mg of Vitamin B2, Taco contains only 0.06mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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.
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Iron
+121.8%
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Phosphorus
+12.4%
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Zinc
+29.7%
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Copper
+41.6%
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Selenium
+97.8%
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Calcium
+61.8%
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Magnesium
+39.1%
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Sodium
-39.2%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
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Iron
+121.8%
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Phosphorus
+12.4%
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Zinc
+29.7%
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Copper
+41.6%
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Selenium
+97.8%
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Calcium
+61.8%
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Magnesium
+39.1%
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Sodium
-39.2%
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
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.
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Vitamin B1
+334%
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Vitamin B2
+378.3%
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Vitamin B3
+163.2%
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Vitamin B6
+138.9%
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Folate
+168.4%
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Vitamin A
+1537.5%
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Vitamin E
+39.5%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+446.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.93
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Vitamin B1
+334%
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Vitamin B2
+378.3%
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Vitamin B3
+163.2%
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Vitamin B6
+138.9%
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Folate
+168.4%
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Vitamin A
+1537.5%
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Vitamin E
+39.5%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+446.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.93
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+71.2%
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Carbs
+11.9%
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Other
+53.5%
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Fats
+23.3%
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Water
+14.2%
Protein:
15.17 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
22.21 g
Water:
49.91 g
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2.41 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
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Protein
+71.2%
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Carbs
+11.9%
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+53.5%
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Fats
+23.3%
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Water
+14.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-22.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+72.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.762 g
Saturated Fat:
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.042 g
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Saturated Fat
-22.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+72.6%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+19.4%
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Glucose
+570%
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Fructose
+400%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Starch:
17.65 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+19.4%
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Glucose
+570%
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Fructose
+400%
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Maltose
+∞%
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.91g | 15.95g |
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| Protein | 15.17g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 10.3g | 12.7g |
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| Carbs | 22.21g | 19.85g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 226kcal |
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| Starch | 17.65g | 14.78g |
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| Fructose | 1.5g | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 3.84g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 2.64mg | 1.19mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 178mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 209mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 397mg |
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| Zinc | 2.27mg | 1.75mg |
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| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.234mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 18.2µg | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.343mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 15.3µg |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 28mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.389g | 0.467g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.399g | 4.384g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.987g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.762g | 3.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.465g | 2.708g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.011g |
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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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich 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.