Veggie burger vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Veggie burger and Taco 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.
- Veggie burger contains 7 times more Folate than Taco. While Veggie burger contains 124µg of Folate, Taco contains only 19µg.
- Veggie burger has less Saturated Fat.
Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
| 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% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.2% |
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 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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +552.6% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.1% |
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Water
~57.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +148.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +55% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +155.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +130.8% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 177kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 15.7g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 6.3g | 12.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.37g | 15.95g |
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| Carbs | 14.27g | 19.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 56mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 136mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 333mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 1.07g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.26mg | 1.75mg |
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| Starch | 5.78g | 14.78g |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 569mg | 397mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 15.3µg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g |
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| Choline | 19.4mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.44g | 4.384g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.778g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 3.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg |
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| Threonine | 0.605mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.78mg |
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| Leucine | 1.399mg |
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| Lysine | 1.004mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg |
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| Valine | 0.89mg |
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| Histidine | 0.465mg |
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| Fructose | 0.13g | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 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 | 0g | 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
97%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.