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Taco vs. Chicken teriyaki subway — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Chicken teriyaki subway

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Chicken teriyaki subway is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 34% more.
  • Taco contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken teriyaki subway. Taco contains 4.384g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken teriyaki subway contains 0.505g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce.

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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 16% 43% 25% 57% 24% 17% 60% 40% 37% 84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.071mg

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% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 68% 49% 95% 39% 65% 14% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +446%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +205.3%

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% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +435.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%
~equal in Water ~62.4g

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.505 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.831 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +587.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.5%

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
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +97.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1015%
Contains more FructoseFructose +696.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~13.77g
~equal in Lactose ~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 teriyaki subway
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Chicken teriyaki subway Opinion
Calories 226kcal 155kcal Taco
Protein 8.86g 10.91g Chicken teriyaki subway
Fats 12.7g 2.37g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Net carbs 15.95g 21.34g Chicken teriyaki subway
Carbs 19.85g 22.54g Chicken teriyaki subway
Cholesterol 28mg 22mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 23mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 142mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Potassium 209mg 285mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Iron 1.19mg 1.52mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Sugar 0.9g 6.06g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.071mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.64mg Taco
Starch 14.78g 13.77g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 139mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 305mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 131IU 56IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 3µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.38mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Selenium 9.2µg 15.4µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.273mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.213mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.063mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B5 0.655mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.11µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Folate 19µg 58µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.012g Chicken teriyaki subway
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.505g Chicken teriyaki subway
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.642g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.831g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 2.39g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.061g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.005g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.003g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 0.717g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Chicken teriyaki subway
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
30%
Chicken teriyaki subway
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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.
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. Chicken teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/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.