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Barbecue sauce vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between barbecue sauce and taco salad

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium in taco salad is higher than in barbecue sauce.
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 28% more than taco salad.
  • The amount of sodium in taco salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, barbecue and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.9%
Contains more IronIron +79.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.2%
~equal in Potassium ~210mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +228.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 CarbsCarbs +242.3%
Contains more OtherOther +91.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +714.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1084.1%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3078%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +774.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Taco salad DV% diff.
Sodium 1027mg 385mg 28%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Saturated fat 0.045g 3.446g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Protein 0.82g 6.68g 12%
Fats 0.63g 7.46g 11%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.36mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.68mg 10%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Carbs 40.77g 11.91g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Phosphorus 20mg 72mg 7%
Iron 0.64mg 1.15mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 97mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 2.606g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Copper 0.072mg 0.113mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.883g 5%
Fiber 0.9g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 1.24mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.11mg 3%
Choline 7.1mg 23.3mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 172kcal 141kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.05mg 2%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.167mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 1%
Potassium 232mg 210mg 1%
Net carbs 39.87g 11.91g N/A
Sugar 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce Taco salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Barbecue sauce
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.401g)
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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.