Taco vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco and danish pastry?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc, yet danish pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and iron.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 30% more.
- Taco has 4 times more fiber than danish pastry. While taco has 3.9g of fiber, danish pastry has only 1g.
- The amount of saturated fat in taco is lower.
- The glycemic index of taco is lower.
We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Danish pastry, cheese types in this article.
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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 | +113.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +121.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215.8% |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.4% |
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Protein
~8g
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Other
~1.5g
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.2µg | 30% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 18.9µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 11.313g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 21.9g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 6.794g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 108mg | 10% |
| Folate | 19µg | 60µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.7mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.8mg | 8% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 374kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 6.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 37.2g | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.351mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 98mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 2.575g | 3% |
| Choline | 32mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 8g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 417mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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