Taco salad vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Taco salad and Couscous
- Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Copper, however, Couscous has more Selenium.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.
- Couscous is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Couscous, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+1112.5%
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Iron
+202.6%
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Magnesium
+225%
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Phosphorus
+227.3%
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Potassium
+262.1%
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Zinc
+423.1%
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Copper
+175.6%
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Manganese
+98.8%
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Sodium
-98.7%
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Selenium
+1150%
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Calcium
+1112.5%
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Iron
+202.6%
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Magnesium
+225%
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Phosphorus
+227.3%
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Potassium
+262.1%
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Zinc
+423.1%
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Copper
+175.6%
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Manganese
+98.8%
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-98.7%
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Selenium
+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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+566.7%
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Vitamin B3
+26.1%
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Vitamin B5
+83.3%
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Vitamin B6
+115.7%
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Folate
+180%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+26%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+566.7%
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Vitamin B3
+26.1%
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Vitamin B5
+83.3%
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Vitamin B6
+115.7%
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Folate
+180%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+26%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+76.3%
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Fats
+4562.5%
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Other
+515.4%
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Carbs
+95%
Equal in Water - 72.57
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
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1.6 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
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Protein
+76.3%
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Fats
+4562.5%
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+515.4%
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Carbs
+95%
Equal in Water - 72.57
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11745.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1279.7%
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Saturated Fat
-99.2%
Saturated Fat:
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.883 g
Saturated Fat:
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.064 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11745.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1279.7%
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Saturated Fat
-99.2%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.91g | 21.82g |
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| Protein | 6.68g | 3.79g |
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| Fats | 7.46g | 0.16g |
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| Carbs | 11.91g | 23.22g |
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| Calories | 141kcal | 112kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 97mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 385mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.041mg |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.084mg |
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 297IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.371mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.051mg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.1mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.147mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.259mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.073mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.184mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.162mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.077mg |
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| Cholesterol | 22mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.446g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.606g | 0.022g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.064g |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.417g)