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Chocolate vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate and Taco salad

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Taco salad is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 102% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains 8 times less Manganese than Chocolate. Chocolate contains 1.419mg of Manganese, while Taco salad contains 0.167mg.
  • Taco salad has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 Iron +597.4%
Contains more Magnesium +461.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Potassium +166.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +809.7%
Contains more Manganese +749.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Calcium +73.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +597.4%
Contains more Magnesium +461.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Potassium +166.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +809.7%
Contains more Manganese +749.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Calcium +73.2%

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 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +319.3%
Contains more Carbs +413.6%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Water +7358.8%
Equal in Other - 1.6
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +319.3%
Contains more Carbs +413.6%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Water +7358.8%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 11.91g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 31.28g 7.46g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 11.91g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 141kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Taco salad
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 8.02mg 1.15mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 26mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 72mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 210mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 385mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.36mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.113mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.167mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 2.2µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 8mg 22mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 18.519g 3.446g Taco salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 2.606g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.883g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.