Taco vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and pretzel different?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin K; however, pretzel is richer in iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for pretzel is 42% higher.
- Pretzel has less saturated fat.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than pretzel (83).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +229.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +446.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +748% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +773.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +333.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1721.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +305% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +506.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +391.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +245% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 4.58mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 1240mg | 37% |
| Folate | 19µg | 166µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 1.015mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.424mg | 31% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 72.58g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 5.27mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.332mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 80.39g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 0.391g | 18% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 2.93g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 1.291g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 2.8µg | 10% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 4.4µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 0.727g | 9% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 384kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 128mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.04mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 10.04g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 209mg | 223mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Choline | 32mg | 29.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.063g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 1.223g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.993g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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