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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~73.23g
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Other
~1.58g
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins