Taco vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taco and Tortilla
- Taco has more Zinc, Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Tortilla is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
- Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Taco.
- Tortilla contains 38 times less Vitamin K than Taco. Taco contains 15.3µg of Vitamin K, while Tortilla contains 0.4µg.
- Tortilla has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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.
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Calcium
+27.1%
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Magnesium
+68.4%
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Phosphorus
+21.9%
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Potassium
+99%
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Sodium
-17.6%
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Zinc
+446.9%
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Iron
+220.2%
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Copper
+32.5%
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Selenium
+80.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.268
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Calcium
+27.1%
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Magnesium
+68.4%
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Phosphorus
+21.9%
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Potassium
+99%
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-17.6%
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Zinc
+446.9%
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Iron
+220.2%
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Copper
+32.5%
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Selenium
+80.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.268
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.
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Vitamin E
+215.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+50%
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Vitamin K
+3725%
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Vitamin B1
+640%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B3
+150%
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Folate
+415.8%
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Vitamin E
+215.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+50%
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Vitamin K
+3725%
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Vitamin B1
+640%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B3
+150%
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Folate
+415.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.7%
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Fats
+1236.8%
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Water
+42.7%
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Carbs
+151.6%
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+19.1%
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Protein
+21.7%
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+1236.8%
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+42.7%
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Carbs
+151.6%
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+19.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2284.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+678%
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Saturated Fat
-93.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2284.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+678%
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Saturated Fat
-93.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+81.8%
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Glucose
+33.3%
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Fructose
+∞%
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Starch
+191.1%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+81.8%
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Glucose
+33.3%
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+191.1%
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.95g | 47.54g |
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| Protein | 8.86g | 7.28g |
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| Fats | 12.7g | 0.95g |
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| Carbs | 19.85g | 49.94g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 237kcal |
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| Starch | 14.78g | 43.02g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.75g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 3.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 146mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 397mg | 482mg |
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| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.102mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.268mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 4.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 98µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.182mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.286mg |
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| Leucine | 0.53mg |
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| Lysine | 0.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.122mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg |
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| Valine | 0.326mg |
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| Histidine | 0.165mg |
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| Cholesterol | 28mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.384g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.019g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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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 Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.088g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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