Taco salad vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco salad and hamburgers
- Taco salad has more vitamin B5, while hamburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 47% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than hamburgers. While taco salad contains 0.68mg of vitamin B5, hamburgers contain only 0.31mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taco salad is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +332.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 1.44µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 5.365mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 2.88mg | 22% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 17.08g | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 2.87mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.217mg | 14% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 14.36g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 136mg | 9% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 295kcal | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 5.096g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 5.495g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.203mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.31mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 24.1g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 56µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.38g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.217mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 414mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 210mg | 226mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)