Taco salad vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco salad and Hamburger

Taco salad has more Vitamin B5, while Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 47% more than Taco salad.
Taco salad contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Hamburger. While Taco salad contains 0.68mg of Vitamin B5, Hamburger contains 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.

Taco salad

Hamburger

Contains more Magnesium +30%

Contains more Copper +24.2%

Contains more Iron +150.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%

Contains more Zinc +111%

Contains more Manganese +29.9%

Equal in Calcium - 102

Equal in Potassium - 226

Equal in Sodium - 414

Taco salad

Hamburger

Contains more Magnesium +30%

Contains more Copper +24.2%

Contains more Iron +150.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%

Contains more Zinc +111%

Contains more Manganese +29.9%

Equal in Calcium - 102

Equal in Potassium - 226

Equal in Sodium - 414

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.

Taco salad

Hamburger

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.5%

Contains more Folate +33.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%

Taco salad

Hamburger

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.5%

Contains more Folate +33.3%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taco salad

Hamburger

Contains more Water +69.6%

Contains more Protein +155.7%

Contains more Fats +92.5%

Contains more Carbs +102.4%

Contains more Other +11.9%

Taco salad

Protein: 6.68 g

Fats: 7.46 g

Carbs: 11.91 g

Water: 72.35 g

Other: 1.6 g

Hamburger

Protein: 17.08 g

Fats: 14.36 g

Carbs: 24.1 g

Water: 42.67 g

Other: 1.79 g

Contains more Water +69.6%

Contains more Protein +155.7%

Contains more Fats +92.5%

Contains more Carbs +102.4%

Contains more Other +11.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taco salad

Hamburger

Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%

Taco salad

Saturated Fat: 3.446 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g

Hamburger

Saturated Fat: 5.096 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated 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.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	11.91g	23.2g
Protein	6.68g	17.08g
Fats	7.46g	14.36g
Carbs	11.91g	24.1g
Calories	141kcal	295kcal
Fructose		2.03g
Sugar		4.15g
Fiber		0.9g
Calcium	97mg	102mg
Iron	1.15mg	2.88mg
Magnesium	26mg	20mg
Phosphorus	72mg	136mg
Potassium	210mg	226mg
Sodium	385mg	414mg
Zinc	1.36mg	2.87mg
Copper	0.113mg	0.091mg
Manganese	0.167mg	0.217mg
Selenium	2.2µg
Vitamin A	297IU	0IU
Vitamin C	1.8mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.05mg	0.217mg
Vitamin B2	0.18mg	0.25mg
Vitamin B3	1.24mg	5.365mg
Vitamin B5	0.68mg	0.31mg
Vitamin B6	0.11mg	0.203mg
Folate	42µg	56µg
Vitamin B12	0.32µg	1.44µg
Tryptophan	0.075mg	0.206mg
Threonine	0.254mg	0.666mg
Isoleucine	0.311mg	0.716mg
Leucine	0.549mg	1.319mg
Lysine	0.486mg	1.226mg
Methionine	0.145mg	0.37mg
Phenylalanine	0.277mg	0.677mg
Valine	0.343mg	0.823mg
Histidine	0.201mg	0.505mg
Cholesterol	22mg	47mg
Trans Fat		0.814g
Saturated Fat	3.446g	5.096g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.606g	5.495g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.883g	0.38g

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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

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42%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

30%

42%

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?

Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)

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 cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.