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Taco vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco and Nachos

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 36% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos have 9 times less Cholesterol than Taco. Taco has 28mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos have 3mg.

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

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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
5
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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.3%
Contains more IronIron +58.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
~equal in Selenium ~8.6µg

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
6
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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1228.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Nachos
3
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.1%
Contains more WaterWater +52.5%
Contains more FatsFats +69.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%

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
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +217.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.7%

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
Nachos
3
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +91.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +32.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Nachos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Nachos Opinion
Calories 226kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 8.86g 4.32g Taco
Fats 12.7g 21.5g Nachos
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg Nachos
Net carbs 15.95g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 19.85g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 28mg 3mg Nachos
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 89mg 63mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 362mg Nachos
Iron 1.19mg 0.75mg Taco
Sugar 0.9g 2.17g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 3.2g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.064mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.86mg Taco
Starch 14.78g 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 178mg 198mg Nachos
Sodium 397mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 131IU 21IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 5µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.187mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 8.6µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.63mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.07µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 19µg 10µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.058g Nachos
Choline 32mg 26.4mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.04g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.211g)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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