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Taco salad vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Chowder different?

  • Taco salad is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Chowder is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Taco salad contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chowder. Taco salad contains 2.606g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Chowder contains 1.27g.
  • Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, taco salad and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand types were used 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 less Sodium -22.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -22.3%

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 +287.2%
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 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Water +13.5%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.8%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Water +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 6.6g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 3.1g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 6.3g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 7.5g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 99kcal Taco salad
Fiber 0.9g Chowder
Calcium 97mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 299mg Chowder
Zinc 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Chowder
Vitamin C 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 11mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 3.446g 1.75g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 1.27g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.9g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Chowder
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
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.696g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.