Taco vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco and tortillas?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12, yet tortillas are higher in vitamin B1, selenium, folate, phosphorus, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 64% more.
- The glycemic index of taco is lower.
We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types 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 less SodiumSodium | -22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +165.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +174.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +302.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +240% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1546% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +381.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +626.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.823mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 37µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Folate | 19µg | 138µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 346mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 9.8g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.266mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 4.858mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.63mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.289mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.312mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 244mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.992g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 85mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 4.5µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 45.89g | 9% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Sodium | 397mg | 512mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 9.76g | 5% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 310kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 3.062g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.92mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 9.76g | 2% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Choline | 32mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 4.878g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 36.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.44g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | 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 |
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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81%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.494g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.