Taco salad vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taco salad and American cheese?
- Taco salad is richer in folate, yet American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 95% higher.
- Taco salad has 5 times more folate than American cheese. Taco salad has 42µg of folate, while American cheese has 8µg.
- Taco salad contains less sodium.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +977.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +790.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +818.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +368.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.4% |
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:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +326.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +323.1% |
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
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +216% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.6% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 97mg | 1045mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 641mg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 18.057g | 66% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 1671mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 1.5µg | 49% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 31.79g | 37% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 20.2µg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 28% | |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 100mg | 26% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 18.13g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 8.236g | 14% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 371kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 2.49mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.403mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.054mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 3.7g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 1.286g | 3% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 36.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 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
18%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.611g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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