Fish sandwich vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fish sandwiches and taco?
- Fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2, yet taco is higher in fiber, zinc, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 16% more.
- Fish sandwiches have 4 times more vitamin B1 than taco. While fish sandwiches have 0.21mg of vitamin B1, taco has only 0.05mg.
- The amount of sodium in taco is lower.
- The glycemic index of taco is lower.
We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +26.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +257.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.257g | 3.042g | 21% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.489g | 0.166g | 20% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.561g | 2.708g | 17% |
| Selenium | 18µg | 9.2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.9g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.949g | 4.384g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.68µg | 0.93µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 178mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 397mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.595g | 4.411g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Protein | 10.29g | 8.86g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.15mg | 1.65mg | 3% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 26.69g | 19.85g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 9 IU | 4 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.249mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 15.3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.47g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 250kcal | 255kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 39g | 44g | N/A |
| Fats | 12.45g | 12.7g | 0% |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.5 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 25.69g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Potassium | 206mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.53g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.08g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.029g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.023g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 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 | -55.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 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 | +500% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +390% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
