Taco salad vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taco salad and pastry
- Taco salad has more vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and folate.
- Pastry covers your daily selenium needs 40% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.
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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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +870% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +264.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +696% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
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:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +751.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +278.7% |
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Protein
~7.3g
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
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +728.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +454.2% |
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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| Fats | 7.46g | 38.1g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 21.597g | 47% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 24.2µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.398mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 9.643g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 4.894g | 27% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 551kcal | 21% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 2.56mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 4.168mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.488mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 45.1g | 11% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Folate | 42µg | 78µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.53mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.283mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Sodium | 385mg | 249mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 210mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 6.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 7.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.156mg | 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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