Taco salad vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco salad and caramel?
- Taco salad is higher in iron, copper, folate, zinc, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin A, yet caramel is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
- Taco salad's daily need coverage for iron is 13% more.
- Taco salad has 15 times more manganese than caramel. While taco salad has 0.167mg of manganese, caramel has only 0.011mg.
- The amount of sodium in caramel is lower.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and Candies, caramels 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +721.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +527.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +209.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1418.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.4% |
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 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +737.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +191.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
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:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +751.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +546.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
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Fats
~8.1g
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
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +69% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +293.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 11.91g | 77g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 3.478g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.14mg | 13% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 382kcal | 12% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.018mg | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.44mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.148mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 114mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 245mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 2.476g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 4.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 1.542g | 3% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 8.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 77g | N/A |
| Potassium | 210mg | 214mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.