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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 Calcium +293.8%
Contains more Iron +153.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +580.6%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +2295.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.6%
Equal in Zinc - 1.36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Calcium +293.8%
Contains more Iron +153.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +580.6%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Selenium +2295.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.6%
Equal in Zinc - 1.36

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 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2693.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +320%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2693.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +320%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +268.6%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.4%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +268.6%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Sardine Taco salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 24.62g 6.68g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 7.46g Sardine
Carbs 0g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 208kcal 141kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 97mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.15mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 26mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 72mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 210mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 385mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.186mg 0.113mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 52.7µg 2.2µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.18mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.24mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.11mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.32µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.075mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.254mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.311mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.549mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.486mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.145mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.277mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.343mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.201mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 1.528g 3.446g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 2.606g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.883g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.918g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.