Pizza vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between Pizza and Taco salad
- Taco salad has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% more.
- Pizza has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. Pizza has 0.39mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.
- Taco salad is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, taco salad.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 CalciumCalcium | +93.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +804.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.6% |
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 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~2.606g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 266kcal | 141kcal |
|
| Protein | 11.39g | 6.68g |
|
| Fats | 9.69g | 7.46g |
|
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 1.8mg |
|
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 11.91g |
|
| Carbs | 33.33g | 11.91g |
|
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 22mg |
|
| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg |
|
| Calcium | 188mg | 97mg |
|
| Potassium | 172mg | 210mg |
|
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.15mg |
|
| Sugar | 3.58g |
|
|
| Fiber | 2.3g |
|
|
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.113mg |
|
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 1.36mg |
|
| Starch | 26.95g |
|
|
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 72mg |
|
| Sodium | 598mg | 385mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 297IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 69µg |
|
|
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.167mg |
|
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 2.2µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.05mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.18mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 1.24mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.11mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.32µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg |
|
|
| Folate | 93µg | 42µg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.241g |
|
|
| Choline | 16.4mg | 23.3mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 4.465g | 3.446g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.608g | 2.606g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.883g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.254mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.311mg |
|
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.549mg |
|
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.486mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.145mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.277mg |
|
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.343mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.201mg |
|
| Fructose | 1g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
33%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.