Taco vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco and fontina
- Taco has more fiber and iron; however, fontina is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% more.
- Taco contains less sodium.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of fontina is 27.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, fontina.
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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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +417.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1678.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +518% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +488.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1205% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1180.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 19.196g | 67% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 550mg | 46% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 25.6g | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 1.68µg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 116mg | 29% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 31.14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 261µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 346mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 800mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 3.5mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 2.6µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 8.687g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.204mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.014mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 1.654g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 389kcal | 8% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 1.55g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 64mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Choline | 32mg | 15.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 23IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.083mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.812g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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