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Taco salad vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco salad and peanut butter

  • Taco salad has more vitamin B12, while peanut butter has more vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 74% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in peanut butter is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +546.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.7%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +365.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +897%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.4%

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +957.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.192mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +5782.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.5%
Contains more FatsFats +588.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.3%
Contains more OtherOther +80.6%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +895.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1319.6%

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 Peanut butter
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 Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 12.535g 78%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 13.112mg 74%
Fats 7.46g 51.36g 68%
Manganese 0.167mg 1.665mg 65%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 25.941g 58%
Phosphorus 72mg 335mg 38%
Copper 0.113mg 0.422mg 34%
Magnesium 26mg 168mg 34%
Saturated fat 3.446g 10.325g 31%
Protein 6.68g 22.21g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.441mg 25%
Calories 141kcal 598kcal 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sodium 385mg 17mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Folate 42µg 87µg 11%
Zinc 1.36mg 2.51mg 10%
Potassium 210mg 558mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.137mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.15mg 8%
Iron 1.15mg 1.74mg 7%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Choline 23.3mg 63mg 7%
Calcium 97mg 49mg 5%
Selenium 2.2µg 4.1µg 3%
Carbs 11.91g 22.31g 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.192mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco salad Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.