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Cheeseburger vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheeseburger and Taco salad

  • Taco salad has less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% more.
  • Cheeseburger has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. Cheeseburger has 0.293mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 CalciumCalcium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +135.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +790.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~210mg
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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% 18% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +147.2%
Contains more FatsFats +97.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.3%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%
Contains more WaterWater +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Taco salad Opinion
Calories 308kcal 141kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 6.68g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 7.46g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Net carbs 26.03g 11.91g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 11.91g Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 22mg Taco salad
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 119mg 97mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 210mg Taco salad
Iron 2.71mg 1.15mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Taco salad
Fiber 2g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Zinc 2.49mg 1.36mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 72mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 385mg Taco salad
Vitamin A 254IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.167mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 2.2µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.05mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.18mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.24mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.11mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.32µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 42µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Taco salad
Choline 28.9mg 23.3mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 2.606g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.883g Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.075mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.254mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.311mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.549mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.486mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.145mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.277mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.343mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.201mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Taco salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
19%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.