Taco salad vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taco salad and chinese cuisine?
- Taco salad is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and copper, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 19% higher.
- Taco salad has 4 times more calcium than chinese cuisine. Taco salad has 97mg of calcium, while chinese cuisine has 22mg.
- Chinese cuisine contains less saturated fat.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.
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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 | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +204.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.1% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.08g
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Water
~78.82g
~equal in
Other
~1.51g
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 11.6mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 0.978g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 6.7µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 2.13g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.049mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.48µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 34.5mg | 2% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 105kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 7.29g | 2% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 409mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 7.08g | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 45µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 1.32mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.147mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 210mg | 204mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.468g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine 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.