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Nachos vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nachos and Taco salad

  • Nachos have more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Taco salad have more Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 18% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 4 times less Selenium than Nachos. Nachos contain 8.6µg of Selenium, while Taco salad contains 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nachos are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Copper +76.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Copper +76.6%

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.
Nachos
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +357.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +357.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +193.1%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Protein +54.6%
Contains more Water +93.4%
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +193.1%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Protein +54.6%
Contains more Water +93.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +438%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.8%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +438%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Taco salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 11.91g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 21.5g 7.46g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 11.91g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 141kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Taco salad
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.75mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 42mg 26mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 72mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 210mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 385mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.064mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.187mg 0.167mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 2.2µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.05mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.11mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.156mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.521mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.156mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.094mg 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.25mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.135mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 3mg 22mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.446g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.606g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.883g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nachos Taco salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.273g)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.