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Taco salad vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between taco salad and chicken sandwich

  • Taco salad has more vitamin B12; however, chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 41% more than taco salad.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than taco salad. Taco salad contains 0.32µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
  • Taco salad has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +804.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.5%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +47.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.7%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.4%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259.8%

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 7.72mg 41%
Selenium 2.2µg 19.9µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.383mg 21%
Protein 6.68g 16.28g 19%
Sodium 385mg 753mg 16%
Phosphorus 72mg 185mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 3.177g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.23mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.2mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.15mg 1.77mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.13µg 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Zinc 1.36mg 0.61mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Saturated fat 3.446g 2.123g 6%
Fats 7.46g 11.19g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 4.481g 5%
Calories 141kcal 250kcal 5%
Copper 0.113mg 0.067mg 5%
Cholesterol 22mg 35mg 4%
Calcium 97mg 58mg 4%
Carbs 11.91g 20.89g 3%
Choline 23.3mg 35.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.219mg 2%
Potassium 210mg 245mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Folate 42µg 47µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 19.49g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Taco salad
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.323g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.