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Taco vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and patty different?

  • Taco is higher in fiber and manganese; however, patty is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for patty is 47% higher.
  • Patty has less sodium.
  • Patty has a lower glycemic index (0) than taco (39).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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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%
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1364.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.7%
Contains more IronIron +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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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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%
Patty
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
1
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Patty
4
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +215.9%

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
Patty
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Patty
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Patty DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.05µg 47%
Zinc 1.75mg 4.12mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.643g 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 74mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.846mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Protein 8.86g 14.63g 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.017mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.214mg 10%
Selenium 9.2µg 14.8µg 10%
Saturated fat 4.384g 6.333g 9%
Iron 1.19mg 1.93mg 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 53mg 8%
Calcium 89mg 7mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.16mg 8%
Carbs 19.85g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 6.861g 6%
Phosphorus 178mg 145mg 5%
Fats 12.7g 15.69g 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 18mg 3%
Folate 19µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 209mg 269mg 2%
Calories 226kcal 204kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 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 Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.