Taco vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and cheesecake different?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin K; however, cheesecake is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 32% higher.
- Taco contains 10 times more fiber than cheesecake. While taco contains 3.9g of fiber, cheesecake contains only 0.4g.
- Taco has less cholesterol.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than cheesecake (50).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheesecake commercially prepared are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +285% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +746.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +447.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +695% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.4% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.17µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 9.921g | 25% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 22.5g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 159µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.4g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 93mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 8.634g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.51mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.193mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 1.602g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.195mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 4.4µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 55mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 5.5g | 7% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 5.2µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 321kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 51mg | 4% |
| Choline | 32mg | 45.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 438mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 25.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Folate | 19µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco 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.