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Taco salad vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco salad and Croissant

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • Taco salad has 3 times more Calcium than Croissant. Taco salad has 97mg of Calcium, while Croissant has 37mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Croissants, butter.

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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 +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +931.8%
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 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Zinc +81.3%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +931.8%

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 C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +109.5%
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +676%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +109.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +211.9%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +181.5%
Contains more Carbs +284.6%
Contains more Other +12.5%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +211.9%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +181.5%
Contains more Carbs +284.6%
Contains more Other +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 6.68g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 7.46g 21g Croissant
Carbs 11.91g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 141kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Taco salad
Fiber 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 97mg 37mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 105mg Croissant
Potassium 210mg 118mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 467mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.75mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 2.2µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 297IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.058mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.16µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.254mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.549mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.486mg 0.329mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.343mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.201mg 0.187mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 67mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 11.659g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.094g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.