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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 have 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% 0% 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 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 A ~µg
~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 DV% diff.
Phosphorus 72mg 316mg 35%
Fats 7.46g 17.76g 16%
Sodium 385mg 737mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.209mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 7.532g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.082mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 2.591g 11%
Calories 141kcal 312kcal 9%
Saturated fat 3.446g 5.435g 9%
Carbs 11.91g 31.25g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.384mg 6%
Zinc 1.36mg 0.76mg 5%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Copper 0.113mg 0.079mg 4%
Iron 1.15mg 1.42mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Calcium 97mg 63mg 3%
Protein 6.68g 8.41g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.27µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.156mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 210mg 145mg 2%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.198mg 1%
Folate 42µg 37µg 1%
Cholesterol 22mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 30.25g N/A
Sugar 11.23g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.108mg 0%
Trans fat 0.956g 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 0.14g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
18%
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.