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Steak vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Steak and Taco salad

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus in Steak is higher than in Taco salad.
  • Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 78% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad has 14 times less Selenium than Steak. Steak has 31.8µg of Selenium, while Taco salad has 2.2µg.
  • Taco salad contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
4
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Iron +108.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +366.2%
Contains more Selenium +1345.5%
Contains more Calcium +708.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Taco salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +108.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +366.2%
Contains more Selenium +1345.5%
Contains more Calcium +708.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Copper +32.9%

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.
Steak
Steak
7
:
4
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1088%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +600%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Taco salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1088%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Protein +272%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Taco salad
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 Protein +272%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +196.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
1
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.883
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Taco salad
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.883

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 24.85g 6.68g Steak
Fats 19.02g 7.46g Steak
Carbs 0g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 271kcal 141kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 2.4mg 1.15mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 163mg 72mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 210mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 385mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 1.36mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 31.8µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.05mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.18mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.24mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.11mg Steak
Folate 6µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.32µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.075mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.254mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.311mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0.549mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.486mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.145mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.277mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.343mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.201mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 8.443g 3.446g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 2.606g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.883g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
49%
Steak
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.