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Taco salad vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco salad and duck meat

  • Taco salad has more folate, while duck meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Duck meat covers your daily need for selenium, 32% more than taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains 7 times more folate than duck meat. While taco salad contains 42µg of folate, duck meat contains only 6µg.
  • The amount of sodium in duck meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +781.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +778.9%
Contains more IronIron +134.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +809.1%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.3%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +39.6%
Contains more OtherOther +95.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.3%
Contains more FatsFats +280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +395%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +313.4%

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 Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Duck meat DV% diff.
Fats 7.46g 28.35g 32%
Selenium 2.2µg 20µg 32%
Saturated fat 3.446g 9.67g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 12.9g 26%
Protein 6.68g 18.99g 25%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 4.825mg 22%
Cholesterol 22mg 84mg 21%
Iron 1.15mg 2.7mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 3.65g 18%
Sodium 385mg 59mg 14%
Copper 0.113mg 0.227mg 13%
Phosphorus 72mg 156mg 12%
Calories 141kcal 337kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.174mg 10%
Calcium 97mg 11mg 9%
Folate 42µg 6µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.098mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.269mg 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 7%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.019mg 6%
Choline 23.3mg 50.4mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.18mg 5%
Zinc 1.36mg 1.86mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Carbs 11.91g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Potassium 210mg 204mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Taco salad
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.