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Taco salad vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and Fast food

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, and Manganese in Fast food is higher than in Taco salad.
  • Fast food covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Taco salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.5%
Contains more IronIron +166.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +822.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Potassium ~197mg
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg

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% 18% 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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +482.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +534%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +353%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.6%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +88.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.3%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.5%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Fast food Opinion
Calories 141kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 6.68g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 7.46g 12.01g Fast food
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Net carbs 11.91g 29.8g Fast food
Carbs 11.91g 31.5g Fast food
Cholesterol 22mg 33mg Taco salad
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 97mg 62mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 197mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Taco salad
Fiber 1.7g Fast food
Copper 0.113mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 1.36mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 72mg 134mg Fast food
Sodium 385mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 297IU 51IU Taco salad
Vitamin A 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.167mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 2.2µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.53mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.212mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Folate 42µg 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 3.446g 4.493g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.68g Fast food
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.254mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.549mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.486mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.145mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.343mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.201mg 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Fast food
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
19%
Taco salad
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.