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Taco salad vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco salad and McGriddles

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while McGriddles has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 35% higher.
  • McGriddles contain 2 times less Magnesium than Taco salad. Taco salad contains 26mg of Magnesium, while McGriddles contain 14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taco salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES.

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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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +43%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.6%

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% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.108mg
~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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more WaterWater +80.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.9%
Contains more FatsFats +138.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.4%
Contains more OtherOther +54.4%

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +189%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad McGriddles Opinion
Calories 141kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 6.68g 8.41g McGriddles
Fats 7.46g 17.76g McGriddles
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Net carbs 11.91g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 11.91g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 22mg 24mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 63mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 145mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g Taco salad
Fiber 1g McGriddles
Copper 0.113mg 0.079mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.76mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 385mg 737mg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 0IU Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.156mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.384mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.108mg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.27µg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 37µg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.956g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 5.435g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 2.591g McGriddles
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 0.14g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.989g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.