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Taco salad vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco salad and Pork

  • Taco salad has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork covers your daily Selenium needs 78% more than Taco salad.
  • Pork contains 6 times less Sodium than Taco salad. Taco salad contains 385mg of Sodium, while Pork contains 62mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 +410.5%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +1755.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Selenium +1959.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +410.5%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +1755.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Selenium +1959.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +4142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.698
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4142.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.698

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Other +79.8%
Contains more Protein +309%
Contains more Fats +86.6%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25%
Contains more Other +79.8%
Contains more Protein +309%
Contains more Fats +86.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Pork Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 0g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 27.32g Pork
Fats 7.46g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 11.91g 0g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 97mg 19mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.87mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 72mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 210mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 385mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 1.36mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.113mg 0.073mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.009mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 297IU 7IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.6mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 42µg 5µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.254mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.311mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.549mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.486mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.145mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.343mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.201mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 22mg 80mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 5.23g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.784g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.