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Taco salad vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco salad and Pizza

  • Taco salad has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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 Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +115.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Manganese +115.6%
Contains more Selenium +804.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 1.34
Equal in Copper - 0.105
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +115.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Manganese +115.6%
Contains more Selenium +804.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 1.34
Equal in Copper - 0.105

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +179.8%
Contains more Other +51.3%
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% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +179.8%
Contains more Other +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.608
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.608

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 6.68g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 7.46g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 11.91g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 141kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Taco salad
Fiber 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 97mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 1.15mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 210mg 172mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 598mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 1.34mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.105mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 2.2µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 297IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.4mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.08mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.549mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.486mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.145mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.343mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.201mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 22mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 4.465g Taco salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.