Taco vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and potato pancake
- Taco has more vitamin B12, vitamin K, and zinc; however, potato pancake has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potato pancake is 30% higher.
- Potato pancake has 6 times less vitamin K than taco. Taco has 15.3µg of vitamin K, while potato pancake has 2.7µg.
- Potato pancake is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell and Potato pancakes.
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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 | +178.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +220.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +397.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 27.6mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 7.516g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.448mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.29µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 95mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 764mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.757mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 209mg | 622mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 2.7µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 2.496g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.158mg | 9% |
| Choline | 32mg | 74.2mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 128mg | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 41µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.67mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 6.08g | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 20.88g | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 27.81g | 3% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 14.76g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 3.73g | 2% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 268kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 8.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 24.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 1.79g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.389mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.516 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
20.88 g
Sucrose:
0.39 g
Glucose:
0.76 g
Fructose:
0.56 g
Lactose:
0.03 g
Maltose:
0.03 g
Galactose:
0.03 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +41.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +280% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +86.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.39g
