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Taco vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and mcFlurry

  • Taco has more fiber, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and manganese; however, mcFlurry is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Taco covers your daily sodium needs 15% more than mcFlurry.
  • McFlurry has 20 times less fiber than taco. Taco has 3.9g of fiber, while mcFlurry has 0.2g.
  • McFlurry contains less sodium.

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

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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
7
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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more IronIron +340.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +224.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +441.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
~equal in Potassium ~208mg

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
10
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% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1087.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.4%
Contains more FatsFats +96.6%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.1%
~equal in Water ~61.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +978.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
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
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +42.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4125%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +275%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 McFlurry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco McFlurry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.282g 18%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Sodium 397mg 54mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 15%
Fiber 3.9g 0.2g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.243mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.6µg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Iron 1.19mg 0.27mg 12%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.54mg 11%
Fats 12.7g 6.46g 10%
Protein 8.86g 4.02g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.139mg 9%
Phosphorus 178mg 116mg 9%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.046mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 1.67g 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calcium 89mg 135mg 5%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 17mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.044mg 4%
Cholesterol 28mg 16mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.384g 3.402g 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.053mg 3%
Calories 226kcal 177kcal 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Carbs 19.85g 26.82g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 26.62g N/A
Potassium 209mg 208mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g 24.37g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.051mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0.281g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco McFlurry
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
16%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.