Taco salad vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between taco salad and nachos
- Taco salad has more vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, while nachos have more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 18% higher.
- Nachos contain 14 times less vitamin A than taco salad. Taco salad contains 297IU of vitamin A, while nachos contain 21IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in nachos is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +54% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290.9% |
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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +357.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.3% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +438% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +470.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 14.02g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 5.04g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 7.46g | 21.5g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 198mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 8.6µg | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 343kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.07µg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 10µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.215mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 34.91g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 2.173g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 4.32g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 362mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 313mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 26.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.273g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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