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Taco vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco and French fries

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than French fries.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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
5
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.4%
Contains more IronIron +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +922.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177%
Contains more CopperCopper +61%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

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
5
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% 7.9% 12% 3% 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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.3%
Contains more WaterWater +47.9%
Contains more FatsFats +16%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco French fries Opinion
Calories 226kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 8.86g 3.43g Taco
Fats 12.7g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 15.95g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 19.85g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 89mg 18mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 579mg French fries
Iron 1.19mg 0.81mg Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 3.9g 3.8g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 1.75mg 0.5mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 125mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.247mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.9µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.039mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 11.2µg Taco
Folate 19µg 30µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.06g French fries
Choline 32mg 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.398g French fries
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.