Taco salad vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco salad and pasta?
- Taco salad is higher in vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, yet pasta is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
- Taco salad's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 16% more.
- Taco salad has 64 times more sodium than pasta. While taco salad has 385mg of sodium, pasta has only 6mg.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +775% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +271.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.4% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +610.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +416.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.3% |
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Water
~68.56g
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2001.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 385mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 0.15g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 1.05g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.183mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.14µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 0.124g | 6% |
| Folate | 42µg | 64µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 24.93g | 4% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 5.15g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.224mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.296g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)