Omelette vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between omelette and taco salad
- Omelette has more selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, while taco salad has more vitamin B3.
- Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 97% more than taco salad.
- Omelette contains 12 times more selenium than taco salad. While omelette contains 25.8µg of selenium, taco salad contains only 2.2µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in taco salad is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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 IronIron | +28.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1072.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +595.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +114.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +962.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1837.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.57 g
Fats:
11.66 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
76.13 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1760.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
~equal in
Water
~72.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.712 g
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 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.446g
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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| Cholesterol | 313mg | 22mg | 97% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 2.2µg | 43% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 23.3mg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 172µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.32µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.386mg | 0.18mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 72mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.712g | 0.883g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.289mg | 0.68mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 385mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 9% | |
| Protein | 10.57g | 6.68g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 1.24mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.843g | 2.606g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.167mg | 6% |
| Fats | 11.66g | 7.46g | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 97mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.15mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 11.91g | 4% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.36mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.319g | 3.446g | 1% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 141kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 39µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.31g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.565mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.913mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.767mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.572mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.722mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 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
45%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
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 - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins