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Taco vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco and white bread

  • Taco has more vitamin B12 and vitamin K, while white bread has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 40% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +203.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.1%

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7550%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +966%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +484.2%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.087mg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +281.4%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%
~equal in Protein ~8.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +636.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%

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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +151.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +685%
Contains more FructoseFructose +710%
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 White bread
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 White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.533mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Iron 1.19mg 3.61mg 30%
Selenium 9.2µg 22µg 23%
Folate 19µg 111µg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 4.78mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.698g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.243mg 14%
Fats 12.7g 3.33g 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.2µg 13%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.536mg 12%
Phosphorus 178mg 98mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.599g 10%
Carbs 19.85g 49.42g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.602g 10%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.74mg 9%
Starch 14.78g 37.17g 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 144mg 6%
Fiber 3.9g 2.7g 5%
Sodium 397mg 490mg 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.101mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.22mg 3%
Fructose 0.3g 2.43g 3%
Choline 32mg 14.6mg 3%
Calories 226kcal 266kcal 2%
Magnesium 32mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 209mg 126mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Protein 8.86g 8.85g 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.087mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.686g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

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

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