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

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How are Baby food and Taco salad different?

  • Baby food is higher than Taco salad in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 579% more than Taco salad.
  • Baby food contains 49 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. Baby food contains 2.438mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad contains 0.05mg.
  • Baby food is lower in Sodium.

Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Fast foods, taco salad types were used in this article.

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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 +655.7%
Contains more Iron +4030.4%
Contains more Magnesium +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +195.6%
Contains more Selenium +1077.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Calcium +655.7%
Contains more Iron +4030.4%
Contains more Magnesium +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +195.6%
Contains more Selenium +1077.3%

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 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4776%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2699.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1385%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 42
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4776%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2699.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1385%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Carbs +516.3%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Contains more Fats +69.5%
Contains more Water +979.9%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +82.6%
Contains more Carbs +516.3%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Contains more Fats +69.5%
Contains more Water +979.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.1%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 11.91g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 6.68g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 73.4g 11.91g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 141kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g Taco salad
Fiber 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 97mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 1.15mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 26mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 72mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 210mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 385mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 1.36mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.113mg Baby food
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 25.9µg 2.2µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.8mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.05mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.18mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.24mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.68mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.11mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 42µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.075mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.254mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.311mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.549mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.24mg 0.145mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.277mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.343mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.201mg Baby food
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 3.446g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.883g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Taco salad
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
176%
Baby food
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.677g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.