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Taco salad vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and Cheesecake

  • Taco salad has more Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Folate, however, Cheesecake is richer in Selenium.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 32% more than Taco salad.
  • Cheesecake has 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Taco salad. Taco salad has 1.24mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake has 0.195mg.
  • Taco salad contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 Calcium +90.2%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Selenium +136.4%
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +90.2%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Selenium +136.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +535.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.193
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +535.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.193

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Water +58.7%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +201.6%
Contains more Carbs +114.1%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Water +58.7%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +201.6%
Contains more Carbs +114.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 6.68g 5.5g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 11.91g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 141kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Taco salad
Fiber 0.4g Cheesecake
Calcium 97mg 51mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.63mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 210mg 90mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 438mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.51mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.02mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.14mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 297IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.028mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.195mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.571mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.052mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 18µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.17µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.064mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.222mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.281mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg 0.464mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.372mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.136mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.258mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg 0.314mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg 0.133mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 55mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 9.921g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco salad Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.