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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.
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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~102mg
~equal in Potassium ~226mg
~equal in Sodium ~414mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
46% 50% 3%
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.
Taco salad Hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Hamburger Opinion
Calories 141kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Protein 6.68g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 7.46g 14.36g Hamburger
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Net carbs 11.91g 23.2g Hamburger
Carbs 11.91g 24.1g Hamburger
Cholesterol 22mg 47mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 210mg 226mg Hamburger
Iron 1.15mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Taco salad
Fiber 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0.113mg 0.091mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 72mg 136mg Hamburger
Sodium 385mg 414mg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 0IU Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.31mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Folate 42µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 5.096g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.38g Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.254mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.549mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.486mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.145mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.343mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.201mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.