Taco salad vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taco salad and Burger King Whopper
- Taco salad has more copper, vitamin B5, and calcium; however, Burger King Whopper is higher in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Burger King Whopper covers your daily iron needs 40% more than taco salad.
- Burger King Whopper contains 9 times less copper than taco salad. Taco salad contains 0.113mg of copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
- Taco salad has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese.
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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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +769.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +280% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +727.3% |
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 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +293.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.9% |
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:
10.74 g
Fats:
12.84 g
Carbs:
18.55 g
Water:
56.43 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.8% |
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Other
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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
4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.389 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +283.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 4.37mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 18.2µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 3.389g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.5µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.215mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 2.83mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.013mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 2.873mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 12.84g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 10.74g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 97mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Starch | 13.53g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 4.685g | 5% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 233kcal | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 4.25g | 4% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 385mg | 313mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.73g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 18.55g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 169mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 47µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 16.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.507g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.593mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.275g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.757g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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