Taco vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and chicken sandwich
- Taco has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken sandwich is 38% higher.
- Chicken sandwich has 7 times less vitamin B12 than taco. Taco has 0.93µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich has 0.13µg.
- Chicken sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than taco.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +615.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +367.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 7.72mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.13µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.383mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 19.9µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 753mg | 15% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 16.28g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 2.41mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.61mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.4g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 2.123g | 10% |
| Folate | 19µg | 47µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.77mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 8.5µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 11.19g | 2% |
| Choline | 32mg | 35.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 3.177g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 185mg | 1% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 16.5g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 245mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 20.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 4.481g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.197g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 2.884g | N/A |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.89g
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.481g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.177g
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:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +11.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +187.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +295% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +223.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
