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Butter vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butter and Taco salad different?

  • Taco salad is higher than Butter in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Butter covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 235% more than Taco salad.
  • Butter contains 10 times more Cholesterol than Taco salad. Butter contains 215mg of Cholesterol, while Taco salad contains 22mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Butter, without salt 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 less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +304.2%
Contains more Iron +5650%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +775%
Contains more Zinc +1411.1%
Contains more Copper +606.3%
Contains more Manganese +4075%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Calcium +304.2%
Contains more Iron +5650%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +775%
Contains more Zinc +1411.1%
Contains more Copper +606.3%
Contains more Manganese +4075%
Contains more Selenium +120%

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.
Butter
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Contains more Vitamin A +741.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 A +741.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +987.3%
Contains more Protein +685.9%
Contains more Carbs +19750%
Contains more Water +303.3%
Contains more Other +3900%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 Fats +987.3%
Contains more Protein +685.9%
Contains more Carbs +19750%
Contains more Water +303.3%
Contains more Other +3900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +799.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +799.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 0.85g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 81.11g 7.46g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 717kcal 141kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Taco salad
Calcium 24mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.02mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 2mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 24mg 72mg Taco salad
Potassium 24mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 11mg 385mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.016mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.004mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 1µg 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 2499IU 297IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 3µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.038mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.083mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.067mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.021mg 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.057mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.023mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 215mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 50.489g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 2.606g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.883g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.