Taco salad vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco salad and chocolate cake
- Taco salad has more vitamin B5, vitamin B1,2, and zinc; however, chocolate cake has more choline, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for choline for chocolate cake is 19% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 2 times less vitamin B5 than taco salad. Taco salad has 0.68mg of vitamin B5, while chocolate cake has 0.304mg.
- Taco salad is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +61.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440.9% |
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 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +451.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 128.4mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 11.9µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 53.4g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 2.761g | 13% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 371kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 15.1g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 58mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.207mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 6.039g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 5.43g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.304mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.61mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 106mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.28mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 315mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 1.137mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +348.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212.7% |
