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Taco salad vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taco salad and potato chips

  • Taco salad has more vitamin B12; however, potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potato chips is 42% higher.
  • Potato chips are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +304.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +507.1%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268.2%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1627.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3707.9%
Contains more FatsFats +363.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +344.2%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
~equal in Protein ~7g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1278.3%

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 Potato chips
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 Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 12.17g 75%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 7.46g 34.6g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.66mg 42%
Saturated fat 3.446g 10.96g 34%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 31.1mg 33%
Potassium 210mg 1275mg 31%
Histidine 0.201mg 153mg 22%
Copper 0.113mg 0.306mg 21%
Calories 141kcal 536kcal 20%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 9.84g 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.827mg 16%
Sodium 385mg 8mg 16%
Carbs 11.91g 52.9g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 72mg 165mg 13%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.44mg 12%
Selenium 2.2µg 8.1µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.167mg 10%
Magnesium 26mg 67mg 10%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Calcium 97mg 24mg 7%
Iron 1.15mg 1.63mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.402mg 6%
Choline 23.3mg 37.5mg 3%
Zinc 1.36mg 1.09mg 2%
Protein 6.68g 7g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.197mg 1%
Folate 42µg 45µg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.