Taco salad vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco salad and monterey Jack different?
- Taco salad is richer in vitamin B5, while monterey Jack is higher in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Monterey Jack covers your daily need for saturated fat, 78% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than monterey Jack. Taco salad contains 0.68mg of vitamin B5, while monterey Jack contains 0.21mg.
- Taco salad is lower in cholesterol.
Fast foods, taco salad and Cheese, monterey types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +159.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1418.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +669.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +516.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +559.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +159.4% |
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:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1651.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +266.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +305.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.9% |
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
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +235.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.899g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 19.066g | 71% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 746mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 444mg | 53% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 24.48g | 36% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 30.28g | 35% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 14.5µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 89mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.83µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.39mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 8.751g | 15% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 373kcal | 12% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.032mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 600mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Folate | 42µg | 18µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.72mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 0.68g | 4% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 81mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.899g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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