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

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Significant differences between Taco and McDonald's hamburger

  • Taco has more Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, McDonald's hamburger is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • McDonald's hamburger covers your daily Selenium needs 31% more than Taco.
  • McDonald's hamburger has 3 times less Fiber than Taco. Taco has 3.9g of Fiber, while McDonald's hamburger has 1.3g.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Calcium +42.7%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +184.8%
Equal in Potassium - 192
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 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Contains more Calcium +42.7%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +184.8%
Equal in Potassium - 192

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +394%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.4%
Contains more Folate +236.8%
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 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +394%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.4%
Contains more Folate +236.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +38.9%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.1%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
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
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +950%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
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 McDonald's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco McDonald's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 8.86g 12.92g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 12.7g 10.09g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 226kcal 264kcal McDonald's hamburger
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 0.9g 6.03g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g Taco
Calcium 89mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 1.19mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 107mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 192mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 494mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.077mg 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.249mg 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 9.2µg 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 131IU 55IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Taco
Folate 19µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.83µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 27mg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.428g McDonald's hamburger
Saturated Fat 4.384g 3.504g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 3.768g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.42g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 1.135g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.134g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.011g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco McDonald's 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
30%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.