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Taco vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and hash browns different?

  • Taco is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, protein, zinc, phosphorus, and iron, while hash browns are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B6.
  • Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12 39% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than taco (39).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
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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% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.4%
Contains more IronIron +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +386.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 1.3% 1.5% 6.7% 12% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 18% 0% 0% 52% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.665g 17%
Omega-3 (ALA) 0.166g 0.441g 17%
Selenium 9.2µg 0.4µg 16%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) 2.708g 5.131g 14%
Protein 8.86g 2.58g 13%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.36mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 2.62mg 13%
Phosphorus 178mg 98mg 11%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 7.827g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Saturated fat 4.384g 2.54g 8%
Fats 12.7g 17.04g 7%
Calcium 89mg 19mg 7%
Iron 1.19mg 0.6mg 7%
Sodium 397mg 566mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.137mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.186mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.4mg 6%
Fiber 3.9g 2.7g 5%
Starch 14.78g 25.74g 5%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 9.9µg 5%
Potassium 209mg 355mg 4%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.158mg 4%
Carbs 19.85g 28.88g 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.1mg 3%
Choline 32mg 17.8mg 3%
Calories 226kcal 272kcal 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.038mg 2%
Folate 19µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin D* 4 IU 0 IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.838mg 1%
Protein per 100 calories 3.9g 0.95g N/A
Calories per 10 g protein 255kcal 1054kcal N/A
Weight per 100 calories 44g 37g N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio 1.7 5.3 N/A
Net carbs 15.95g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 (EPA) 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 (DPA) 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) 0.002g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) 0.004g 0.008g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25%
Contains more StarchStarch +74.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +55%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.