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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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~377mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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%
~equal in Folate ~42µg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.53g

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
43% 27% 30%
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.
Taco salad Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Pound cake DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.