Taco vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taco and American cheese
- Taco has more fiber; however, American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 96% more than taco.
- Taco has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of taco is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +507.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1074.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +260.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2071.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +488.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +436.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 89mg | 1045mg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 641mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 18.057g | 62% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 1671mg | 55% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 31.79g | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 250µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 1.5µg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 100mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 20.2µg | 20% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 18.13g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.234mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 1.286g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 2.6µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 8.236g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.076mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.041mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 2.49mg | 7% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 371kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 3.7g | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 23IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Choline | 32mg | 36.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 1274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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