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Taco salad vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco salad and French fries

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc, while French fries has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in French fries are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.9%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +172%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.124mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.8%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%
Contains more FatsFats +97.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +129%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +511.3%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad French fries Opinion
Calories 141kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 6.68g 3.43g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 11.91g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 11.91g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 26mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 97mg 18mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 579mg French fries
Iron 1.15mg 0.81mg Taco salad
Sugar 0.3g Taco salad
Fiber 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.113mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 1.36mg 0.5mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 125mg French fries
Sodium 385mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin A 297IU 0IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.167mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 2.2µg 0.9µg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.039mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.58mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Folate 42µg 30µg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.06g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 3.446g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 5.398g French fries
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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.11g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.