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Fast food vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fast food and taco salad

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, phosphorus, and manganese in fast food is higher than in taco salad.
  • Fast food covers your daily selenium needs 33% more than taco salad.
  • Taco salad has 6 times less vitamin B1 than fast food. Fast food has 0.317mg of vitamin B1, while taco salad has 0.05mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; 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% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 IronIron +166.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +822.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.5%
~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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +147.3%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.5%
Contains more WaterWater +88.2%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +85.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Taco salad DV% diff.
Selenium 20.3µg 2.2µg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.24mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.32µg 24%
Iron 3.06mg 1.15mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.05mg 22%
Protein 16.52g 6.68g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.18mg 14%
Zinc 2.52mg 1.36mg 11%
Folate 80µg 42µg 10%
Phosphorus 134mg 72mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.167mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.11mg 8%
Calories 297kcal 141kcal 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Carbs 31.5g 11.91g 7%
Fats 12.01g 7.46g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 2.606g 6%
Saturated fat 4.493g 3.446g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.883g 5%
Calcium 62mg 97mg 4%
Cholesterol 33mg 22mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.68mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Sodium 331mg 385mg 2%
Choline 34.4mg 23.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Copper 0.121mg 0.113mg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 11.91g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 27mg 26mg 0%
Potassium 197mg 210mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.