Taco salad vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco salad and barbecue chicken
- Taco salad has more vitamin B5, folate, calcium, and manganese; however, barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for barbecue chicken is 36% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 33 times less manganese than taco salad. Taco salad has 0.167mg of manganese, while barbecue chicken has 0.005mg.
- Taco salad is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +506.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 | +347.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +362.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170% |
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:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +9825% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.1% |
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
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +147.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 22µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 127mg | 35% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 22.51g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 5.732mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 218mg | 21% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 15.08g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.152mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 6.446g | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 2.038g | 8% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.005mg | 7% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 62.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.47µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.227mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 0.12g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 1.78mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.95mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 335mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 3.927g | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 255mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.