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Taco salad vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Gingerbread different?

  • Taco salad is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Gingerbread is 26% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Gingerbread. While Taco salad contains 0.32µg of Vitamin B12, Gingerbread contains only 0.06µg.

Fast foods, taco salad and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +36.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +248.7%
Contains more Iron +150.4%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Copper +72.6%
Contains more Manganese +309%
Contains more Selenium +640.9%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +36.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +248.7%
Contains more Iron +150.4%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +109%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Copper +72.6%
Contains more Manganese +309%
Contains more Selenium +640.9%

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 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.3%
Contains more Water +158.4%
Contains more Fats +119.8%
Contains more Carbs +313.1%
Contains more Other +56.3%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +71.3%
Contains more Water +158.4%
Contains more Fats +119.8%
Contains more Carbs +313.1%
Contains more Other +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +377.5%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +377.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 6.68g 3.9g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 11.91g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 141kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 97mg 71mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 26mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 72mg 54mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 385mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.36mg 0.39mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.167mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 2.2µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 297IU 48IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.162mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.375mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 42µg 33µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.06µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.047mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.124mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.151mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg 0.279mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.131mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.08mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.195mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg 0.173mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg 0.087mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 32mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 4.122g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.676g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.