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Taco salad vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Italian sausage raw different?

  • Taco salad is higher in Folate, however, Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Italian sausage raw is 43% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 5 times more Folate than Italian sausage raw. While Taco salad contains 42µg of Folate, Italian sausage raw contains only 8µg.
  • Taco salad has less Sodium.

Fast foods, taco salad and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Taco salad
Taco salad
5
:
5
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +187.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +1027.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.18
Taco salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +438.9%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +187.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +1027.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.18

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
Taco salad
4
:
5
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168
Taco salad
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%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco salad
Taco salad
2
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Carbs +1732.3%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Fats +320%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Taco salad
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +1732.3%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Fats +320%
Contains more Other +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco salad
Taco salad
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.4%
Taco salad
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.4%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 0.65g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 7.46g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 11.91g 0.65g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 97mg 18mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.18mg Italian sausage raw
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 210mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 385mg 731mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.058mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 297IU 0IU Taco salad
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.168mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.51mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 42µg 8µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.254mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.549mg 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 0.486mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.145mg 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.343mg 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.201mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 22mg 76mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 11.27g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.824g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.