Taco vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Taco and Pizza
- Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K, while Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 28% higher.
- Pizza contains 2 times less Vitamin K than Taco. Taco contains 15.3µg of Vitamin K, while Pizza contains 6.7µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +128.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +69.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81% |
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Saturated Fat
~4.465g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +100% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +82.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +290% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +233.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 226kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 8.86g | 11.39g |
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| Fats | 12.7g | 9.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.95g | 31.03g |
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| Carbs | 19.85g | 33.33g |
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 188mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 172mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.48mg |
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| Sugar | 0.9g | 3.58g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.34mg |
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| Starch | 14.78g | 26.95g |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 216mg |
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| Sodium | 397mg | 598mg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 358IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.36mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.825mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 6.7µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 93µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g | 0.241g |
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| Choline | 32mg | 16.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.384g | 4.465g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g | 2.608g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 1.681g |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.175g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 1.367g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
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.