Pecan vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pecan and taco salad
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and iron; however, taco salad is higher in vitamin B12.
- Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 188% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 13 times less vitamin B1 than pecan. Pecan contains 0.66mg of vitamin B1, while taco salad contains 0.05mg.
- Taco salad has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, pecans 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 | +365.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +961.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +284.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2594.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +864.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1955.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 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 | +1465.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2347.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
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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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.167mg | 188% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.883g | 138% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.113mg | 121% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 7.46g | 99% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 2.606g | 95% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.05mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 38% | |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 72mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 1.36mg | 29% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 141kcal | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 26mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.15mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 385mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 3.446g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 210mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 6.68g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 23.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 11.91g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 1.24mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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