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Chowder vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chowder and Taco salad different?

  • Chowder is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, while Taco salad is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chowder contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Taco salad. Chowder contains 1.9g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Taco salad contains 0.883g.
  • Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat.

Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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 -22.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains less Sodium -22.3%

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 +287.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +287.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.8%
Contains more Other +60%
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.8%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.2%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 3.1g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 6.3g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 7.5g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 99kcal 141kcal Taco salad
Fiber 0.9g Chowder
Calcium 97mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 299mg 385mg Chowder
Zinc 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 1150IU 297IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Chowder
Vitamin C 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg Taco salad
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 11mg 22mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 1.75g 3.446g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.883g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
6%
Chowder
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.696g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.