Tortilla vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Tortilla and Taco?
- Tortilla is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Taco is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 64% more.
- Tortilla has 7 times more Folate than Taco. While Tortilla has 138µg of Folate, Taco has only 19µg.
We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 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% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.5% |
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 E Vitamin 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2520% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +240% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.1% |
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Protein
~8.86g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 9.76g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 9.76g | 12.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 36.09g | 15.95g |
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| Carbs | 45.89g | 19.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 244mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 2.44g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 9.8g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.75mg |
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| Starch | 14.78g |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 512mg | 397mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 37µg | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 15.3µg |
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| Folate | 138µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.467g |
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| Choline | 20mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.878g | 4.384g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.062g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 3.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.129mg |
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| Threonine | 0.312mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.353mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.37mg |
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| Methionine | 0.163mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg |
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| Valine | 0.444mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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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
45%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
40%
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.