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Taco vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco and Club sandwich

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Fiber, while Club sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Club sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 28% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains 3 times more Fiber than Club sandwich. While Taco contains 3.9g of Fiber, Club sandwich contains only 1.2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Club sandwich is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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.
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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Calcium ~95mg
~equal in Potassium ~226mg

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 15% 22% 12% 3% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +174%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.61mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +57.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94%
Contains more OtherOther +51%
~equal in Carbs ~19.87g
~equal in Water ~52.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Club sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Club sandwich Opinion
Calories 226kcal 220kcal Taco
Protein 8.86g 17.19g Club sandwich
Fats 12.7g 8.05g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.4mg Club sandwich
Net carbs 15.95g 18.67g Club sandwich
Carbs 19.85g 19.87g Club sandwich
Cholesterol 28mg 46mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 5IU Club sandwich
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Calcium 89mg 95mg Club sandwich
Potassium 209mg 226mg Club sandwich
Iron 1.19mg 1.37mg Club sandwich
Sugar 0.9g 4.68g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.089mg Club sandwich
Zinc 1.75mg 1.34mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 215mg Club sandwich
Sodium 397mg 630mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 359IU Club sandwich
Vitamin A 20µg 35µg Club sandwich
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.61mg Club sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 24.8µg Club sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.172mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.186mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.575mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.826mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.296mg Club sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.47µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 8.7µg Taco
Folate 19µg 31µg Club sandwich
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.071g Club sandwich
Choline 32mg 47.8mg Club sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.384g 3.109g Club sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.949g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.88g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Club sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Club sandwich
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
38%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.