Taco salad vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco salad and chuck steak
- The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron in chuck steak is higher than in taco salad.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 113% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 5 times more sodium than chuck steak. While taco salad contains 385mg of sodium, chuck steak contains only 71mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +506.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1291.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +538.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +276% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +846.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +239.1% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +274% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.3% |
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +262.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.81g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 3.03µg | 113% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 8.68mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 27.5µg | 46% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 24.98g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 8.66g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 87mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 4.663mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.373mg | 20% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 19.64g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 9.457g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 193mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 2.45mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 71mg | 14% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.012mg | 7% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 277kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 0g | 4% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 325mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.752mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.81g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
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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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.