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Taco vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Veggie burger different?

  • Veggie burger has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Taco.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 217% higher.
  • Taco contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Veggie burger. While Taco contains 4.384g of Saturated Fat, Veggie burger contains only 1.44g.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more IronIron +102.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.7%

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% 7.9% 12% 3% 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 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +264.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5202%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +552.6%

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +101.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more OtherOther +60.5%
~equal in Water ~61.21g

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +148.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.2%

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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +155.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +130.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +55%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Veggie burger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Veggie burger Opinion
Calories 226kcal 177kcal Taco
Protein 8.86g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 12.7g 6.3g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 15.95g 9.37g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 14.27g Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 56mg Veggie burger
Calcium 89mg 136mg Veggie burger
Potassium 209mg 333mg Veggie burger
Iron 1.19mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Sugar 0.9g 1.07g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 4.9g Veggie burger
Copper 0.077mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.75mg 1.26mg Taco
Starch 14.78g 5.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 206mg Veggie burger
Sodium 397mg 569mg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 16IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 1µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.23mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 9.2µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 15.3µg 4.2µg Taco
Folate 19µg 124µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.467g Veggie burger
Choline 32mg 19.4mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 1.778g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 2.023g Taco
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Fructose 0.3g 0.13g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.081g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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