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.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nachos is 75, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
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.
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +300% |
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +91.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +32.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.07µg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 14.02g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4.08mg | 23% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 21.5g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 5.04g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 2.173g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.215mg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 4.32g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.86mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 28.33g | 6% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 343kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.75mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 34.91g | 5% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 362mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 313mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.2g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 198mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.187mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 19.3µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 8.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 32mg | 26.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.617g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.