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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, and Manganese, 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 Cholesterol 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 Iron +721.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +209.1%
Contains more Copper +527.8%
Contains more Manganese +1418.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Equal in Potassium - 214
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +721.4%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +209.1%
Contains more Copper +527.8%
Contains more Manganese +1418.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Equal in Potassium - 214

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +751.2%
Contains more Carbs +546.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Fats - 8.1
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +751.2%
Contains more Carbs +546.5%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Fats - 8.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.9%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Taco salad Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 77g Caramel
Protein 6.68g 4.6g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 11.91g 77g Caramel
Calories 141kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.15mg 0.14mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 210mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 385mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 1.36mg 0.44mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.018mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.011mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 1.8µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 42IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.148mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.62mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.056mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 4µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.3µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.06mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.192mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.258mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg 0.417mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.338mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.107mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.205mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg 0.285mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg 0.115mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 3.446g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 1.542g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Taco salad
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.