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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.
  • The glycemic index of tortilla is higher.

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.
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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99%
Contains more ZincZinc +446.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
Contains more IronIron +220.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.268mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3725%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +415.8%

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1236.8%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.6%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2284.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +678%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +81.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +33.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +191.1%
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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 39%
Iron 1.19mg 3.81mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.37mg 27%
Folate 19µg 98µg 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.296g 19%
Fats 12.7g 0.95g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.391g 18%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 4.125mg 15%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.32mg 13%
Selenium 9.2µg 16.6µg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.4µg 12%
Starch 14.78g 43.02g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.185g 11%
Carbs 19.85g 49.94g 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Fiber 3.9g 2.4g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Phosphorus 178mg 146mg 5%
Sodium 397mg 482mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.114mg 4%
Protein 8.86g 7.28g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.102mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.19mg 3%
Potassium 209mg 105mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Calcium 89mg 70mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.06mg 2%
Calories 226kcal 237kcal 1%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.268mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 2.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.088g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
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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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.