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Taco salad vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taco salad and pistachios

  • Taco salad has more vitamin B12; however, pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 132% higher.
  • Pistachios are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.1%
Contains more IronIron +240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +580.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.2%
~equal in Calcium ~105mg

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.3mg
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1555.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.8%
Contains more FatsFats +507.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.3%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +792.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1528.5%

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 Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.113mg 1.3mg 132%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 1.7mg 122%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 14.38g 90%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.87mg 68%
Phosphorus 72mg 490mg 60%
Fats 7.46g 45.32g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 23.257g 52%
Manganese 0.167mg 1.2mg 45%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Iron 1.15mg 3.92mg 35%
Protein 6.68g 20.16g 27%
Potassium 210mg 1025mg 24%
Magnesium 26mg 121mg 23%
Calories 141kcal 560kcal 21%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Sodium 385mg 1mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 3.446g 5.907g 11%
Selenium 2.2µg 7µg 9%
Zinc 1.36mg 2.2mg 8%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 11.91g 27.17g 5%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 5.6mg 4%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.16mg 2%
Folate 42µg 51µg 2%
Calcium 97mg 105mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 1.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Pistachio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Taco salad
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.