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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.
Contains more Iron +166.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Zinc +85.3%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Contains more Selenium +822.7%
Contains more Calcium +56.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 210
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +166.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Zinc +85.3%
Contains more Manganese +113.8%
Contains more Selenium +822.7%
Contains more Calcium +56.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 210
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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 B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Folate +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.3%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Contains more Water +88.2%
Equal in Other - 1.6
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 Protein +147.3%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Contains more Water +88.2%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 11.91g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 6.68g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 7.46g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 11.91g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 141kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Taco salad
Fiber 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 3.06mg 1.15mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 72mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 331mg 385mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 1.36mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.113mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.167mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 2.2µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.05mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.18mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.24mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.11mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 42µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.32µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.075mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.254mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.311mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.549mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.486mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.145mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.277mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.343mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.201mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 22mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.514g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 4.493g 3.446g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.606g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.883g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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.