Taco salad vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco salad and hash browns different?
- Taco salad is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, folate, iron, and vitamin B5; however, hash browns are richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco salad is 13% higher.
Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +410.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +91.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +13% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +277.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -32% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +373.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +30.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +174% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 5.665g | 32% |
Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
Fats | 7.46g | 17.04g | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0µg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 7.827g | 13% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.038mg | 11% |
Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.36mg | 9% |
Folate | 42µg | 12µg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
Calcium | 97mg | 19mg | 8% |
Protein | 6.68g | 2.58g | 8% |
Sodium | 385mg | 566mg | 8% |
Cholesterol | 22mg | 0mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
Iron | 1.15mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
Calories | 141kcal | 272kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.186mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
Carbs | 11.91g | 28.88g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 72mg | 98mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 1.838mg | 4% |
Potassium | 210mg | 355mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 3.446g | 2.54g | 4% |
Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 5.4mg | 4% |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
Copper | 0.113mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
Choline | 23.3mg | 17.8mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.91g | 26.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.549mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
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:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +46.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +128.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +39.4% |
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
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +541.6% |