Cheeseburger vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheeseburgers and taco
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, protein, folate, and vitamin B6, while taco has more vitamin K.
- Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 23% higher.
- Taco contains 6 times less vitamin B1 than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 0.293mg of vitamin B1, while taco contains 0.05mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taco is lower.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +486% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +505% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +264.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.06mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 1.65mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.19mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 9.2µg | 19% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 8.86g | 15% |
| Folate | 70µg | 19µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.09mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 15.3µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 4.384g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 3.042g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.322g | 2.708g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.75mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.93µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 397mg | 5% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 12.7g | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 19.85g | 3% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 4.411g | 3% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.125g | 0.166g | 3% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 14.78g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.4g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 187kcal | 255kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 44g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.1 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 4 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.01g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 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 StarchStarch | +34.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +780% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +546.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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