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Taco salad vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco salad and McFlurry

  • Taco salad has more Iron, Folate, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while McFlurry has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Taco salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 14% higher.
  • McFlurry contains 14 times less Folate than Taco salad. Taco salad contains 42µg of Folate, while McFlurry contains 3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in McFlurry is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.

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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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +325.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
~equal in Potassium ~208mg

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% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +792.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~312IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.73mg
~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
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.2%

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
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.402g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad McFlurry Opinion
Calories 141kcal 177kcal McFlurry
Protein 6.68g 4.02g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 6.46g Taco salad
Vitamin C 1.8mg Taco salad
Net carbs 11.91g 26.62g McFlurry
Carbs 11.91g 26.82g McFlurry
Cholesterol 22mg 16mg McFlurry
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 135mg McFlurry
Potassium 210mg 208mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.27mg Taco salad
Sugar 24.37g Taco salad
Fiber 0.2g McFlurry
Copper 0.113mg 0.044mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.54mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 116mg McFlurry
Sodium 385mg 54mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 297IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.167mg 0.046mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.051mg McFlurry
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.139mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.053mg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.6µg McFlurry
Folate 42µg 3µg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.281g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 3.402g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 1.67g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.282g Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Fructose 0.21g McFlurry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad McFlurry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
17%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.