Shrimp vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shrimp and taco salad
- Shrimp has more copper and phosphorus; however, taco salad has more iron and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 56% higher.
- Taco salad has 3 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while taco salad has 0.113mg.
- Taco salad is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +406.1% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2564.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5855% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
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Water
~72.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5329.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1017.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 22mg | 56% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 6.68g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.113mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 72mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 3.446g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 385mg | 12% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 7.46g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.167mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.606g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.883g | 5% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 11.91g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.36mg | 3% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 141kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.