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Taco salad vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco salad and avocadoes

  • Taco salad has more vitamin B12, calcium, and iron; however, avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C, copper, and potassium.
  • Taco salad covers your daily sodium needs 16% more than avocadoes.
  • Avocadoes contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +708.3%
Contains more IronIron +109.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%

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.
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%
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +234%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.6%
Contains more FatsFats +96.5%
~equal in Water ~73.23g
~equal in Other ~1.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +276%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Avocado DV% diff.
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 9.799g 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Sodium 385mg 7mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.389mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.257mg 11%
Fats 7.46g 14.66g 11%
Folate 42µg 81µg 10%
Calcium 97mg 12mg 9%
Protein 6.68g 2g 9%
Copper 0.113mg 0.19mg 9%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 10mg 9%
Potassium 210mg 485mg 8%
Iron 1.15mg 0.55mg 8%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Zinc 1.36mg 0.64mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.446g 2.126g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.816g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.13mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 0.4µg 3%
Phosphorus 72mg 52mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 1.738mg 3%
Choline 23.3mg 14.2mg 2%
Calories 141kcal 160kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg 1%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.142mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Carbs 11.91g 8.53g 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Avocado
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Taco salad
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.