Taco vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and marinara sauce different?
- Taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin A.
- Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 39% more than marinara sauce.
- Taco contains 26 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. Taco contains 4.384g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce contains 0.17g.
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types were used in this article.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +775% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +423.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +736.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +528.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +758.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1070% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +498.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 34mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 0.17g | 19% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 1.48g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.508g | 17% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 30mg | 16% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 1.41g | 15% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 1.1µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.917mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 2.4mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 0.377g | 10% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 51kcal | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.173mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.137mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 8.06g | 4% |
| Choline | 32mg | 13.7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 319mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| 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
22%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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.