By Xavi A, Simone W, Sophie A, Rebecca WTeam #2

The Race to Good Nutrition

Table of ContentsTaco Bell Taco InfoBenefits, Non-benefitsPapa John’s Pizza InfoBenefits, Non-benefitsComparison

Taco Bell, Soft Taco with SteakServing size: 127gCalories: 286Caloric Ratio (Based on 2000 calorie diet): - Carbs: 31% - Protein: 21% - Total Fat: 48%

BenefitsLots of fat for long term energyFiber which helps digestionCarbohydrates for short term energyCalcium which helps retain strong bonesIron prevents anemia

Non-benefitsA lot of bad cholesterol that clogs arteries

and could lead to heart diseaseA lot of saturated fat

Papa John’s, 14” cheese Pizza Original CrustServing size: 1 slice (117g)Calories: 304Caloric ratio (based on 2000 calorie diet): - Carbs: 50% - Protein: 18% - Total Fat: 32%

BenefitsA lot of Protein which helps build and repair

muscle tissueRiboflavin which helps keep skin healthyVitamin K which is essential for preventing

blood clottingCalcium which aids in bone and tooth

formation

Non-BenefitsIt contains 23% of daily Saturated fat,

which clogs arties and leads to heart disease

No vitamin C which would have aided in protecting against infection

Not a good source of vitamin E, which would aid slowing down the effects of aging.

ComparisonTaco Bell Papa John’sCholesterol: 39mgSaturated fat: 4g

(22%)Sodium: 700mgFiber: 2gProtein: 15g

Cholesterol: 22mgSaturated fat: 5g

(23%)Sodium: 676mgFiber: 2gProtein: 13g