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Taco vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco and McDonald's french fries

  • Taco has more Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, McDonald's french fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • McDonald's french fries covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 22% more than Taco.
  • McDonald's french fries have 23 times less Selenium than Taco. Taco has 9.2µg of Selenium, while McDonald's french fries have 0.4µg.
  • McDonald's french fries contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and McDONALD'S, french fries.

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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
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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.4%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +322.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.4%
~equal in Vitamin K ~16µg

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% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.8%
Contains more WaterWater +55.7%
Contains more FatsFats +21.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%

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
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +90.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +158.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco McDonald's 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 McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 226kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 8.86g 3.41g Taco
Fats 12.7g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 15.95g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 19.85g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 28mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 89mg 19mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 1.19mg 0.8mg Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 3.9g
Copper 0.077mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 1.75mg 0.51mg Taco
Starch 14.78g 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 178mg 127mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.249mg
Selenium 9.2µg 0.4µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.18mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.037mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.22mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B5 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 16µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.064g McDonald's french fries
Choline 32mg 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 4.727g McDonald's french fries
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.382g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 4.251g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco McDonald's 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%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
28%
McDonald's 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?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.113g)
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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.