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Taco vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taco and Dulce de Leche?

  • Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Fiber, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Manganese, yet Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Choline.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 27% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Dulce de Leche 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 Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +121.5%
Contains more Copper +1825%
Contains more Manganese +12350%
Contains more Selenium +240.7%
Contains more Calcium +182%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
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 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +121.5%
Contains more Copper +1825%
Contains more Manganese +12350%
Contains more Selenium +240.7%
Contains more Calcium +182%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193

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 E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.5%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1076.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.5%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1076.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +72.8%
Contains more Water +98.6%
Contains more Carbs +178.8%
Contains more Other +11.5%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +72.8%
Contains more Water +98.6%
Contains more Carbs +178.8%
Contains more Other +11.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.534
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.534

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +10342.5%
Contains more Glucose +750%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.32
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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +10342.5%
Contains more Glucose +750%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.32

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 8.86g 6.84g Taco
Fats 12.7g 7.35g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 226kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 0.9g 49.74g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 1.19mg 0.17mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 22mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 209mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 397mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 1.75mg 0.79mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.004mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.002mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 2.7µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.2mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.016mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.21mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.016mg Taco
Folate 19µg 11µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.31µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 29mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.364g Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 4.384g 4.534g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.143g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.375g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 0.131g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.05g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.005g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Dulce de Leche
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
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.