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Taco salad vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco salad and Burger King Whopper

  • Taco salad has more Copper, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily Iron needs 40% more than Taco salad.
  • Burger King Whopper contains 9 times less Copper than Taco salad. Taco salad contains 0.113mg of Copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
  • Taco salad has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese.

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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 Calcium +148.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains more Copper +769.2%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Zinc +108.1%
Contains more Selenium +727.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Calcium +148.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains more Copper +769.2%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Zinc +108.1%
Contains more Selenium +727.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +11.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.175
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +11.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.175

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Fats +72.1%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Equal in Other - 1.44
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Fats +72.1%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Equal in Other - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283.8%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Burger King Whopper Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 16.75g Burger King Whopper
Protein 6.68g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 7.46g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 11.91g 18.55g Burger King Whopper
Calories 141kcal 233kcal Burger King Whopper
Starch 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g Taco salad
Fiber 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 97mg 39mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 90mg Burger King Whopper
Potassium 210mg 169mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 1.36mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.113mg 0.013mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.18mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 2.2µg 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.15mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.175mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 2.873mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.173mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.091mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 47µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.07mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.549mg 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.486mg 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.145mg 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.343mg 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.201mg 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Cholesterol 22mg 30mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.507g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 4.25g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Burger King Whopper
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
20%
Taco salad
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.