Taco salad vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco salad and pound cake
- Taco salad has more zinc, copper, and vitamin B6, while pound cake has more vitamin B1, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Pound cake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 15% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 3 times more zinc than pound cake. While taco salad contains 1.36mg of zinc, pound cake contains only 0.43mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taco salad is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +225% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +169% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +216.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +28.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +40.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +181.5% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +179.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +87.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +350.4% |
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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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287.2% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 3.419g | 17% |
Threonine | 0.254mg | 153mg | 15% |
Cholesterol | 22mg | 66mg | 15% |
Carbs | 11.91g | 53.64g | 14% |
Calories | 141kcal | 353kcal | 11% |
Fats | 7.46g | 13.96g | 10% |
Phosphorus | 72mg | 140mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.43mg | 8% |
Choline | 23.3mg | 65.6mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
Copper | 0.113mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
Saturated fat | 3.446g | 4.811g | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.036mg | 6% |
Calcium | 97mg | 47mg | 5% |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 5µg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
Iron | 1.15mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
Protein | 6.68g | 5g | 3% |
Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
Potassium | 210mg | 149mg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.36µg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 1.615mg | 2% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 3.02g | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.91g | 53.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
Sodium | 385mg | 377mg | 0% |
Folate | 42µg | 42µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.343mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)