Taco salad vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taco salad and fajita?
- Taco salad is richer in folate and copper, yet fajita is richer in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
- Fajita's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 29% higher.
- Taco salad has 11 times more folate than fajita. Taco salad has 42µg of folate, while fajita has 4µg.
- Fajita contains less saturated fat.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this comparison.
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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 | +646.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +284.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +659.1% |
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 | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +251.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +191% |
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:
18.56 g
Fats:
5.73 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
70.6 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +434.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
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Water
~70.6g
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
1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.3% |
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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| Phosphorus | 72mg | 277mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 16.7µg | 26% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 18.56g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 88mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 4.779mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.387mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 799mg | 18% |
| Folate | 42µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.54µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 1.596g | 8% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 67.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 5.73g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 2.23g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 284mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 1.089g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 2.333g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.726mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 135kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 1.37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita 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.