Taco salad vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco salad and beefsteak raw?
- Taco salad is higher in folate, yet beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
- Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 99% more.
- Taco salad has 14 times more folate than beefsteak raw. While taco salad has 42µg of folate, beefsteak raw has only 3µg.
- The amount of sodium in beefsteak raw is lower.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw types in this article.
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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 | +1840% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1168.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +307.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +393.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +740.6% |
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:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +384.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.1% |
~equal in
Water
~72.93g
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
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +367.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~2.354g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 2.69µg | 99% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 27.9µg | 47% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 5.3mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.543mg | 33% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 21.38g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 5.048mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 220mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 67mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 385mg | 55mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 1.875g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 210mg | 375mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.189g | 5% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 0g | 4% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 5.36g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 2.354g | 1% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 134kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.