Sardine vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between sardine and taco salad
- Taco salad contains less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, choline, and copper than sardine.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 359% higher.
- Taco salad contains 24 times less selenium than sardine. Sardine contains 52.7µg of selenium, while taco salad contains 2.2µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in taco salad is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +293.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +580.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2295.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.6% |
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 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +323% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2693.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +483% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0.32µg | 359% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 72mg | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 22mg | 40% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 6.68g | 36% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 97mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.883g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 1.24mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 1.15mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 23.3mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 3.446g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.113mg | 8% |
| Folate | 10µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 210mg | 6% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 7.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 11.91g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 2.606g | 3% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 141kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 0.167mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 385mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
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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
119%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.918g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins