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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% 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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 2.2µg 20.3µg 33%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 5.617mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.89µg 24%
Iron 1.15mg 3.06mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.317mg 22%
Protein 6.68g 16.52g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.363mg 14%
Zinc 1.36mg 2.52mg 11%
Folate 42µg 80µg 10%
Phosphorus 72mg 134mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.357mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.212mg 8%
Calories 141kcal 297kcal 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Carbs 11.91g 31.5g 7%
Fats 7.46g 12.01g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 4.835g 6%
Saturated fat 3.446g 4.493g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.68g 5%
Calcium 97mg 62mg 4%
Cholesterol 22mg 33mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.53mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 385mg 331mg 2%
Choline 23.3mg 34.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Copper 0.113mg 0.121mg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 26mg 27mg 0%
Potassium 210mg 197mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

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
18%
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.