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Taco vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco and Burger King Whopper

  • Taco has more Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper, however, Burger King Whopper has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Burger King Whopper is 40% higher.
  • Burger King Whopper has 6 times less Copper than Taco. Taco has 0.077mg of Copper, while Burger King Whopper has 0.013mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese.

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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.
Taco
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +492.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.3%
Contains more IronIron +267.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.8%

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.
Taco
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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%
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 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.4%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.091mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.2%
~equal in Fats ~12.84g
~equal in Carbs ~18.55g
~equal in Water ~56.43g
~equal in Other ~1.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.25g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.685g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +325%
Contains more FructoseFructose +476.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~13.53g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Burger King Whopper Opinion
Calories 226kcal 233kcal Burger King Whopper
Protein 8.86g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 12.7g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg Taco
Net carbs 15.95g 16.75g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 19.85g 18.55g Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 30mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 39mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 169mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Sugar 0.9g 4.22g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.013mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Starch 14.78g 13.53g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 90mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.15mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.18mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.175mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.873mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.091mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Folate 19µg 47µg Burger King Whopper
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.507g Taco
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 4.25g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Fructose 0.3g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.275g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 2.757g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Burger King Whopper
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
22%
Taco
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.