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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1825% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +240.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +182% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1076.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +575% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +178.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.405mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.31µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.375g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 251mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.17mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 129mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 2.7µg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 1.3µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 55.35g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.002mg | 11% |
| Choline | 32mg | 89.1mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.79mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.004mg | 8% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 7.35g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.016mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 2.143g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 74µg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 6.84g | 4% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 315kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 350mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 193mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2.6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 4.534g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 6IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.364g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 0.131g | 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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +711.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.534g
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:
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +10342.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +750% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.32g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
