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Taco vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Potato wedges

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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
8
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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +493.3%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +373%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%

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
8
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% 7.9% 12% 3% 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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.54mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.1%
Contains more FatsFats +477.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2882.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 226kcal 123kcal Taco
Protein 8.86g 2.7g Taco
Fats 12.7g 2.2g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 15.95g 23.5g Potato wedges
Carbs 19.85g 25.5g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Potato wedges
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 15mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 1.19mg 0.7mg Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.9g 2g Taco
Copper 0.077mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.37mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 87mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.54mg Taco
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Potato wedges
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 1.451g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.102g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Potato wedges
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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.