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Taco salad vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco salad and Omelette

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Omelette has more Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Omelette covers your daily need of Cholesterol 97% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains 19 times more Vitamin B3 than Omelette. While Taco salad contains 1.24mg of Vitamin B3, Omelette contains only 0.064mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Omelette is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 Calcium +102.1%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +24.8%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +595.8%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Selenium +1072.7%
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 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Calcium +102.1%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +79.5%
Contains more Zinc +24.8%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +595.8%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Selenium +1072.7%

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 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Equal in Folate - 39
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 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Equal in Folate - 39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1760.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +56.3%
Equal in Water - 76.13
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +1760.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +56.3%
Equal in Water - 76.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.319
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.319

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 Omelette
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 0.64g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 7.46g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 11.91g 0.64g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 154kcal Omelette
Sugar 0.31g Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 48mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.48mg Omelette
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 167mg Omelette
Potassium 210mg 117mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 155mg Omelette
Zinc 1.36mg 1.09mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.063mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.024mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 297IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.064mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 42µg 39µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.254mg 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.549mg 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.486mg 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.145mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.343mg 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.201mg 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 22mg 313mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.709g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 3.319g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 2.712g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco salad Omelette
Low Fats diet ok
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
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette 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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.