Taco vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco and omelette
- Taco has more fiber, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, omelette is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and vitamin A.
- Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 95% more.
- Omelette contains less sodium.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of omelette is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +937.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2478.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +543.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +673.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3001.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~11.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.843g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
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~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 313mg | 95% |
| Choline | 32mg | 247.6mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 25.8µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.289mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.386mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 172µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 155mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.024mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 4.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 69IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.76µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 0.64g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 39µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 3.319g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 1.29mg | 5% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 154kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 48mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 10.57g | 3% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 167mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 11.66g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 2.712g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 4.843g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0.31g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.709g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.913mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.722mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.049g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 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 | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 285mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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