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Taco vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taco and Swiss cheese

  • Taco has more fiber; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% more.
  • Taco contains less cholesterol.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.3%
Contains more IronIron +815.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +857.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +149.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +992.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +229%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1278.5%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.3%
Contains more FatsFats +144%
Contains more OtherOther +89.8%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 3.06µg 89%
Calcium 89mg 890mg 80%
Saturated fat 4.384g 18.227g 63%
Phosphorus 178mg 574mg 57%
Selenium 9.2µg 30µg 38%
Protein 8.86g 26.96g 36%
Vitamin A 20µg 288µg 30%
Fats 12.7g 30.99g 28%
Zinc 1.75mg 4.37mg 24%
Cholesterol 28mg 93mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.302mg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Iron 1.19mg 0.13mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.4µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.341g 11%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.026mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.064mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 8.046g 9%
Sodium 397mg 187mg 9%
Calories 226kcal 393kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Carbs 19.85g 1.44g 6%
Potassium 209mg 72mg 4%
Choline 32mg 15.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.011mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.047mg 3%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.071mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 1.44g N/A
Magnesium 32mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.843g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.