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Taco vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco and Chicken fingers

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Zinc, while Chicken fingers has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Chicken fingers covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 41% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains 6 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken fingers. While Taco contains 0.93µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken fingers contain only 0.16µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken fingers are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +423.5%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.6%
~equal in Folate ~19µg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.9%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.83g

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +15.2%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Taco Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 226kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 8.86g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 12.7g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 15.95g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Carbs 19.85g 17.25g Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 48mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 32mg 28mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 17mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 1.19mg 0.73mg Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.069mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.71mg Taco
Starch 14.78g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 178mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 397mg 769mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 11IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 3µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.249mg 0.228mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.179mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.16µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 8µg Taco
Folate 19µg 19µg
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Choline 32mg 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.008g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.891g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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