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Taco vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Hamburger

  • Taco has more Fiber, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 23% more.
  • Taco contains 4 times more Fiber than Hamburger. Taco contains 3.9g of Fiber, while Hamburger contains 0.9g.
  • Taco contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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
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Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +14.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Sodium - 414
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 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +14.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.6%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Equal in Potassium - 226
Equal in Sodium - 414

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.6%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.6%
Contains more Folate +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
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Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +92.8%
Contains more Fats +13.1%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +14%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +92.8%
Contains more Fats +13.1%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
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Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +81.8%
Contains more Glucose +480%
Contains more Fructose +576.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
94% 3% 2%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +81.8%
Contains more Glucose +480%
Contains more Fructose +576.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 8.86g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 12.7g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 19.85g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 226kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 0.9g 4.15g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 0.9g Taco
Calcium 89mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 1.19mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 136mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 397mg 414mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.077mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.249mg 0.217mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 19µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 28mg 47mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.814g Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 5.096g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.38g 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 Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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