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Taco salad vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco salad and Cream pie

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Cream pie has more Selenium.
  • Cream pie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Cream pie. While Taco salad contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B6, Cream pie contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream pie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 Calcium +47%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +209.1%
Contains more Iron +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Selenium +172.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 79
Equal in Copper - 0.118
Equal in Manganese - 0.161
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 20% 56% 14% 34% 15% 35% 12% 40% 22% 33%
Contains more Calcium +47%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +209.1%
Contains more Iron +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Selenium +172.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 79
Equal in Copper - 0.118
Equal in Manganese - 0.161

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 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
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 10% 22% 3% 0% 22% 33% 12% 14% 5% 15% 15% 24%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Water +113.3%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +200.4%
Contains more Carbs +222.8%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Water +113.3%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +200.4%
Contains more Carbs +222.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.1%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.149 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Cream pie Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 37.64g Cream pie
Protein 6.68g 4.15g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 22.41g Cream pie
Carbs 11.91g 38.44g Cream pie
Calories 141kcal 353kcal Cream pie
Sugar 27.39g Taco salad
Fiber 0.8g Cream pie
Calcium 97mg 66mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.49mg Cream pie
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 79mg Cream pie
Potassium 210mg 161mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 266mg Cream pie
Zinc 1.36mg 0.44mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.118mg Cream pie
Manganese 0.167mg 0.161mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 6µg Cream pie
Vitamin A 297IU 166IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 3IU Cream pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream pie
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.087mg Cream pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.14mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.605mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.232mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.02mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 19µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.12µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 9.5µg Cream pie
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 12mg Cream pie
Trans Fat 2.49g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 12.449g Taco salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cream pie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.149g Cream pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Cream pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.