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Cheddar Cheese vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheddar Cheese and Taco salad

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco salad has more Iron.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 77% more.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 13 times more Selenium than Taco salad. Cheddar Cheese has 28.5µg of Selenium, while Taco salad has 2.2µg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +632%
Contains more Phosphorus +531.9%
Contains more Zinc +167.6%
Contains more Selenium +1195.5%
Contains more Iron +721.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.3%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +518.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Calcium +632%
Contains more Phosphorus +531.9%
Contains more Zinc +167.6%
Contains more Selenium +1195.5%
Contains more Iron +721.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.3%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +518.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2001.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2001.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +55.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +242.4%
Contains more Fats +346.5%
Contains more Other +131.9%
Contains more Carbs +285.4%
Contains more Water +95.4%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +242.4%
Contains more Fats +346.5%
Contains more Other +131.9%
Contains more Carbs +285.4%
Contains more Water +95.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 22.87g 6.68g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 7.46g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 404kcal 141kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Taco salad
Calcium 710mg 97mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 72mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 653mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 3.64mg 1.36mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.027mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 28.5µg 2.2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 297IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.18mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 27µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.32µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.075mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.254mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.311mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.549mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.486mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.145mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.277mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.343mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.201mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 22mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.917g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 18.867g 3.446g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 2.606g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.883g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

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Cheddar Cheese Taco salad
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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.421g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.