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Spread vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spread and taco salad?

  • Spread is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, and choline, yet taco salad is richer in folate, calcium, and manganese.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 33% higher.
  • Spread has 4 times more selenium than taco salad. Spread has 9.7µg of selenium, while taco salad has 2.2µg.
  • Taco salad contains less sodium.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Fast foods, taco salad types in this comparison.

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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.
Spread
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 CopperCopper +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +340.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +708.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +45.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +542.3%

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.
Spread
8
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 0% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
4
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +132.4%
Contains more OtherOther +73.8%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
~equal in Carbs ~11.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 +191%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Taco salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.32µg 33%
Sodium 1013mg 385mg 27%
Fats 17.34g 7.46g 15%
Selenium 9.7µg 2.2µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 2.606g 12%
Saturated fat 5.977g 3.446g 12%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.883g 11%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.05mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 97mg 9%
Choline 62.3mg 23.3mg 7%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.167mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.68mg 5%
Calories 235kcal 141kcal 5%
Cholesterol 38mg 22mg 5%
Iron 0.79mg 1.15mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.36mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 1.24mg 3%
Potassium 110mg 210mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Phosphorus 59mg 72mg 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.113mg 2%
Protein 7.66g 6.68g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Carbs 11.94g 11.91g 0%
Net carbs 11.74g 11.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.201mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Taco salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.