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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
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% |
