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Taco salad vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taco salad and asparagus

  • Taco salad has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, asparagus has more iron, vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for taco salad is 17% higher.
  • Asparagus is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Asparagus, raw.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +304.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +86.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Potassium ~202mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.158mg
~equal in Selenium ~2.3µg

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.8%
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6116.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207%
Contains more OtherOther +175.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1666%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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 Asparagus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Sodium 385mg 2mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.446g 0.04g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Iron 1.15mg 2.14mg 12%
Fats 7.46g 0.12g 11%
Protein 6.68g 2.2g 9%
Copper 0.113mg 0.189mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.274mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.143mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 0g 7%
Zinc 1.36mg 0.54mg 7%
Calcium 97mg 24mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.05g 6%
Calories 141kcal 20kcal 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 5.6mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Folate 42µg 52µg 3%
Carbs 11.91g 3.88g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.141mg 3%
Phosphorus 72mg 52mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.978mg 2%
Choline 23.3mg 16mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.091mg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 1.78g N/A
Potassium 210mg 202mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Manganese 0.167mg 0.158mg 0%
Selenium 2.2µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Asparagus
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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.406g)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.