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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1345.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +708.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +315.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +587.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 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 | +251.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.883g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.32µg | 78% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 2.2µg | 54% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.36mg | 45% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 6.68g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.11mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 1.24mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 3.446g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 22mg | 19% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 7.46g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.15mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 2.606g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 58mg | 385mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 72mg | 13% |
| Folate | 6µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 141kcal | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 11.91g | 4% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.883g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
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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
45%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.