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Taco vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco and Roast beef sandwich

  • Taco has more Vitamin K, and Fiber, while Roast beef sandwich has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily need of Iron 18% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Roast beef sandwich. While Taco contains 15.3µg of Vitamin K, Roast beef sandwich contains only 2.8µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.

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

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.2%
Contains more IronIron +121.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.8%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.234mg

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% 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 0% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1537.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +446.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.96µg
~equal in Choline ~32.4mg

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.987g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +19.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +570%
Contains more FructoseFructose +400%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 226kcal 244kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 8.86g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 12.7g 10.3g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Net carbs 15.95g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 19.85g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 28mg 30mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 1IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 23mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 55mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 1.19mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 0.9g 3.84g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 1.75mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 14.78g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 178mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 397mg 653mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 8IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 2µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.43mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.234mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 15.3µg 2.8µg Taco
Folate 19µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.389g Roast beef sandwich
Choline 32mg 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.384g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 3.987g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.762g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.152g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.01g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 1.465g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Roast beef sandwich
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%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich 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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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