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Taco salad vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco salad and Scallion

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Scallion has more Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Scallion is 19% higher.
  • Scallion is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Contains more Calcium +34.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.6%
Contains more Zinc +248.7%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.16
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +34.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.6%
Contains more Zinc +248.7%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.16

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 B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +944.4%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +944.4%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +265%
Contains more Fats +3826.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.3%
Contains more Other +97.5%
Contains more Water +24.2%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +265%
Contains more Fats +3826.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.3%
Contains more Other +97.5%
Contains more Water +24.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9551.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1093.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9551.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1093.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 4.74g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 1.83g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 0.19g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 7.34g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 32kcal Taco salad
Sugar 2.33g Taco salad
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 97mg 72mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 37mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 385mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 1.36mg 0.39mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.083mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.16mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 0.6µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 1.8mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.08mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.525mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.061mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.02mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.072mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.077mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg 0.109mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.091mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.02mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.059mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg 0.081mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg 0.032mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.027g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.074g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco salad Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.414g)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.