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Taco vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco and Feta

  • Taco has more Fiber, while Feta has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 60% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, feta.

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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
6
:
4
Feta
Contains more Iron +83.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +237.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +789.3%
Contains more Calcium +453.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Zinc +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +63%
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 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains more Iron +83.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +237.1%
Contains less Sodium -56.7%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +789.3%
Contains more Calcium +453.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Zinc +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +63%

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
4
:
8
Feta
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.1%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.7%
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 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.1%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
3
Feta
Contains more Carbs +385.3%
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +67.6%
Contains more Other +231.2%
Equal in Water - 55.22
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Carbs +385.3%
Contains more Protein +60.4%
Contains more Fats +67.6%
Contains more Other +231.2%
Equal in Water - 55.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
1
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +414.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.623
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +414.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.623

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Feta Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 4.09g Taco
Protein 8.86g 14.21g Feta
Fats 12.7g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 19.85g 4.09g Taco
Calories 226kcal 264kcal Feta
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 4.09g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 493mg Feta
Iron 1.19mg 0.65mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 209mg 62mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 917mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.077mg 0.032mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.028mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 131IU 422IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.18mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.991mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 19µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.8µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 28mg 89mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Feta
Saturated Fat 4.384g 14.946g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.623g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.591g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.