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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.
Contains more Calcium +423.5%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains more Selenium +90.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.228
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +423.5%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains more Selenium +90.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.228

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.3%
Equal in Folate - 19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.3%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Protein +116.9%
Contains more Other +87.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.95
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 Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Protein +116.9%
Contains more Other +87.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +15.2%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.4
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +15.2%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.4

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 15.95g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 8.86g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 12.7g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Carbs 19.85g 17.25g Taco
Calories 226kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 14.78g 17.03g Chicken fingers
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Taco
Calcium 89mg 17mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.73mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 28mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 209mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 397mg 769mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.71mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.069mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.228mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 131IU 11IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 3µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 4IU 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg 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
Folate 19µg 19µg
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.16µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 8µg Taco
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
Cholesterol 28mg 48mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.052g Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.008g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Chicken fingers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Taco
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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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