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Taco salad vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco salad and Nachos

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Nachos has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 18% higher.
  • Nachos contain 7 times less Cholesterol than Taco salad. Taco salad contains 22mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos contain 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, nachos, with 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 +54%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Copper +76.6%
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%
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% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Copper +76.6%
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%

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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Nachos
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.6%
Contains more Water +93.4%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +193.1%
Contains more Other +16.9%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
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
Contains more Protein +54.6%
Contains more Water +93.4%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +193.1%
Contains more Other +16.9%

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%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 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.
Taco salad Nachos
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 Taco salad Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 6.68g 4.32g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 11.91g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 141kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Taco salad
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 97mg 63mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.75mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 72mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 210mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 385mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 1.36mg 0.86mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.064mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 2.2µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 297IU 21IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.1mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.133mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.63mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.38mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 42µg 10µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.07µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.042mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.156mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.187mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg 0.521mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.156mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.094mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.229mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg 0.25mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg 0.135mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 5.04g 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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Taco salad Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
35%
Nachos

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.

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