Carrot vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between carrots and taco salad?
- Carrots are higher in vitamin A, yet taco salad is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 328% more.
- The amount of sodium in carrots is lower.
We used Carrots, raw and Fast foods, taco salad types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +52.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +283.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +227.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +618.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3008.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
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 | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18514.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +654.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 93% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 3.446g | 15% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 385mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 6.68g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.15mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 7.46g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 1.36mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.68mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.113mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 2.606g | 6% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 141kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 1.8mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.883g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 2.2µg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 23.3mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 11.91g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.409g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.