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Taco vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and potato bread

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, while potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, potassium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, calcium, and fiber.
  • Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 33% more than potato bread.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of potato bread is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Bread, potato.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.5%
Contains more IronIron +89.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.3%
~equal in Sodium ~375mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.253mg
~equal in Selenium ~9.5µg

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%
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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +520%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +563.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +305.8%
Contains more WaterWater +70%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.1%
Contains more OtherOther +138.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Potato bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.15µg 33%
Phosphorus 178mg 369mg 27%
Folate 19µg 126µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 16%
Potassium 209mg 718mg 15%
Fats 12.7g 3.13g 15%
Iron 1.19mg 2.25mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.188mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.232mg 11%
Calcium 89mg 188mg 10%
Fiber 3.9g 6.3g 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Carbs 19.85g 47.07g 9%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 6.8µg 7%
Protein 8.86g 12.5g 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.106mg 4%
Zinc 1.75mg 1.44mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.25mg 3%
Choline 32mg 18.4mg 2%
Calories 226kcal 266kcal 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.094mg 2%
Selenium 9.2µg 9.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.47mg 1%
Sodium 397mg 375mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.9g 9.38g N/A
Vitamin A 20µg 24µg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.253mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%
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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread 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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.