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Macadamia vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macadamia and taco salad

  • Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, taco salad has more vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 172% higher.
  • Taco salad has 24 times less vitamin B1 than macadamia. Macadamia has 1.195mg of vitamin B1, while taco salad has 0.05mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more IronIron +220.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +569%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2373.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.36mg

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 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% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2290%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +915.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +5219.9%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 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 +2159.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Taco salad DV% diff.
Manganese 4.131mg 0.167mg 172%
Monounsaturated fat 58.877g 2.606g 141%
Fats 75.77g 7.46g 105%
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.05mg 95%
Copper 0.756mg 0.113mg 71%
Saturated fat 12.061g 3.446g 39%
Fiber 8.6g 34%
Iron 3.69mg 1.15mg 32%
Calories 718kcal 141kcal 29%
Magnesium 130mg 26mg 25%
Sodium 5mg 385mg 17%
Phosphorus 188mg 72mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.11mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Folate 11µg 42µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 1.24mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Potassium 368mg 210mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.883g 4%
Selenium 3.6µg 2.2µg 3%
Protein 7.91g 6.68g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.68mg 2%
Carbs 13.82g 11.91g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.8mg 1%
Zinc 1.3mg 1.36mg 1%
Calcium 85mg 97mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 5.22g 11.91g N/A
Sugar 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.201mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
40%
Macadamia
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.