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Fish sandwich vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sandwich and Taco?

  • Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Taco is higher in Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Fish sandwich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 16% more.
  • Fish sandwich has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While Fish sandwich has 0.21mg of Vitamin B1, Taco has only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in 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

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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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 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%
~equal in Potassium ~209mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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.
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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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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 +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 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
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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 +16.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
~equal in Fats ~12.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
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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 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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
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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 GlucoseGlucose +500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +390%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Taco Opinion
Calories 257kcal 226kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 8.86g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 12.7g Taco
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 15.95g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 19.85g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 28mg Taco
Vitamin D 9IU 4IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 37mg 89mg Taco
Potassium 206mg 209mg Taco
Iron 1.5mg 1.19mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.075mg 0.077mg Taco
Zinc 0.49mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 116mg 178mg Taco
Sodium 602mg 397mg Taco
Vitamin A 87IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 6µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.264mg 0.249mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 9.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.05mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.06mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.65mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.09mg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 13.6µg 15.3µg Taco
Folate 46µg 19µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.467g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 1.949g 4.384g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 3.042g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0.3g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.166g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.004g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 2.708g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
28%
Fish sandwich
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.

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