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Taco salad vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and Fast food

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, and Manganese in Fast food is higher than in Taco salad.
  • Fast food covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Taco salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 +56.5%
Contains more Iron +166.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Zinc +85.3%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Contains more Selenium +822.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Copper - 0.121
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 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +56.5%
Contains more Iron +166.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Zinc +85.3%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Contains more Selenium +822.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Copper - 0.121

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 A +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.1%
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 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +88.2%
Contains more Protein +147.3%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Equal in Other - 1.52
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +88.2%
Contains more Protein +147.3%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Equal in Other - 1.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.3%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.3%

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 6.68g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 7.46g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 11.91g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 141kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Taco salad
Fiber 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 97mg 62mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 72mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 210mg 197mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 1.36mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.113mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.167mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 2.2µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 297IU 51IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.53mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 42µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.254mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.549mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.486mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.145mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.343mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.201mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 22mg 33mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.514g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 4.493g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.