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Taco vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco and English muffins

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus, while English muffins have more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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
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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.5%
Contains more IronIron +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.4%

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.
Taco
Taco
8
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% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.566mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
3
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +605.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.7%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1360.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.04µg 37%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.259g 19%
Fats 12.7g 1.8g 17%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.888g 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.181mg 11%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.7mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.302g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Carbs 19.85g 46g 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.154mg 7%
Phosphorus 178mg 133mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.129mg 6%
Fiber 3.9g 2.7g 5%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.357mg 5%
Folate 19µg 37µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Iron 1.19mg 0.89mg 4%
Calcium 89mg 52mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.043mg 4%
Sodium 397mg 464mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 209mg 131mg 2%
Protein 8.86g 7.7g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.566mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Calories 226kcal 235kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.125g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.