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Hamburger vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hamburger and Taco salad

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Taco salad has more Vitamin B5.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 47% more than Taco salad.
  • Hamburger contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. While Hamburger contains 0.217mg of Vitamin B1, Taco salad contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taco salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 +150.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +111%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
~equal in Calcium ~97mg
~equal in Potassium ~210mg
~equal in Sodium ~385mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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% 18% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +155.7%
Contains more FatsFats +92.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +69.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 +110.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Taco salad Opinion
Calories 295kcal 141kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 6.68g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 7.46g Hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Net carbs 23.2g 11.91g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 11.91g Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 22mg Taco salad
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Taco salad
Calcium 102mg 97mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 210mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.15mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Taco salad
Fiber 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Zinc 2.87mg 1.36mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 72mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 385mg Taco salad
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Manganese 0.217mg 0.167mg Hamburger
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.05mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.18mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.24mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.11mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.32µg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 42µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 5.096g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 2.606g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.883g Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.075mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.254mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.311mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.549mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.486mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.145mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.277mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.343mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.201mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
19%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.