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Taco salad vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco salad and Muenster cheese

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B5, while Muenster cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 78% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Muenster cheese. While Taco salad contains 0.68mg of Vitamin B5, Muenster cheese contains only 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco salad is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Cheese, muenster.

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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 Iron +180.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Copper +264.5%
Contains more Manganese +1987.5%
Contains more Calcium +639.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Zinc +106.6%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Copper +264.5%
Contains more Manganese +1987.5%
Contains more Calcium +639.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Zinc +106.6%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +359.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +359.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +963.4%
Contains more Water +73.2%
Contains more Protein +250.4%
Contains more Fats +302.7%
Contains more Other +128.8%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +963.4%
Contains more Water +73.2%
Contains more Protein +250.4%
Contains more Fats +302.7%
Contains more Other +128.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.3%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 1.12g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 7.46g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 11.91g 1.12g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 1.15mg 0.41mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 72mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 210mg 134mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 628mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.113mg 0.031mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.008mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 14.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 297IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.013mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.103mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.19mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.056mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 12µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.254mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.311mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 0.549mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 0.486mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.145mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.343mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.201mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 22mg 96mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 19.113g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.661g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Muenster cheese
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Taco salad
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.