Taco salad vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco salad and almonds
- Taco salad contains less copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc, and potassium than almonds.
- Daily need coverage for copper for almonds is 102% higher.
- Almonds have 385 times less sodium than taco salad. Taco salad has 385mg of sodium, while almonds have 1mg.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Nuts, almonds.
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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 | +938.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +249% |
| Contains more IronIron | +222.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +812.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +568.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1204.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +532.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1540.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +569.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1110.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1296.3% |
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 E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 1.031mg | 102% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 2.179mg | 87% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 12.329g | 76% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 1.138mg | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 31.551g | 72% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 49.93g | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 481mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 270mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 50% | |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 3.71mg | 32% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 21.15g | 29% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 579kcal | 22% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 269mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 3.12mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 3.618mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 733mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.205mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 52.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.471mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 21.55g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 3.802g | 2% |
| Folate | 42µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | 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
18%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.356g)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins