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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.
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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.182mg

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
21% 5% 73%
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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
42% 53% 4%
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.
Taco salad Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
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.

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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.