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Taco salad vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taco salad and Yogurt parfait?

  • Taco salad is richer in Iron, and Copper, yet Yogurt parfait is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Yogurt parfait's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Taco salad has 8 times more Sodium than Yogurt parfait. Taco salad has 385mg of Sodium, while Yogurt parfait has 49mg.

We used Fast foods, taco salad and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +134.7%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.8%
Contains more Copper +109.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.3%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Equal in Potassium - 189
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 32% 19% 13% 40% 17% 7% 25% 18% 0% 22%
Contains more Iron +134.7%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.8%
Contains more Copper +109.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.3%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Equal in Potassium - 189

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 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.173
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 7% 5% 3% 48% 18% 40% 14% 0% 54% 39% 111% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.8%
Contains more Fats +638.6%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Equal in Water - 78.98
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +98.8%
Contains more Fats +638.6%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Equal in Water - 78.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +748.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +748.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Yogurt parfait Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 14.76g Yogurt parfait
Protein 6.68g 3.36g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 1.01g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 15.86g Yogurt parfait
Calories 141kcal 84kcal Taco salad
Sugar 11.68g Taco salad
Fiber 1.1g Yogurt parfait
Calcium 97mg 105mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 1.15mg 0.49mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 93mg Yogurt parfait
Potassium 210mg 189mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Zinc 1.36mg 0.89mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.054mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 297IU 115IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin C 1.8mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.173mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.714mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Folate 42µg 51µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.307g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.122g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Yogurt parfait
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.921g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.