Taco salad vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taco salad and porridge?
- Taco salad is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and folate, yet porridge is richer in iron.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 32% higher.
- Porridge contains less saturated fat.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +420% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1212.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +946.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +380% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.3% |
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 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +857.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +746.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +363.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3452.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +627.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9207.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +674.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 3.74mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 0.033g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.071mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.025mg | 12% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 0.21g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 1.44g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 15mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 0.028g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.52mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.114g | 5% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 50kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 87mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 10.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.033mg | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.