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Taco salad vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco salad and Fondant icing

  • Fondant icing has less Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Taco salad's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 17% more.
  • Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +3133.3%
Contains more Iron +11400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5150%
Contains more Zinc +3300%
Contains more Copper +3666.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3133.3%
Contains more Iron +11400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5150%
Contains more Zinc +3300%
Contains more Copper +3666.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +37200%
Contains more Water +973.4%
Contains more Other +2566.7%
Contains more Carbs +682.4%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +37200%
Contains more Water +973.4%
Contains more Other +2566.7%
Contains more Carbs +682.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 6.68g 0g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 0.02g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 141kcal 373kcal Fondant icing
Sugar 88.9g Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 3mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.01mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 0mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 0mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 4mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 11mg Fondant icing
Zinc 1.36mg 0.04mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.003mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 0.6µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 0IU Taco salad
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.016mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 0µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Fondant icing
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
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.446g)
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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.