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Taco salad vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Ricotta different?

  • Taco salad is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ricotta is 24% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 5 times more Copper than Ricotta. While Taco salad contains 0.113mg of Copper, Ricotta contains only 0.021mg.
  • Ricotta has less Sodium.

Fast foods, taco salad and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +202.6%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Copper +438.1%
Contains more Manganese +2683.3%
Contains more Calcium +113.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
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 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +202.6%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Copper +438.1%
Contains more Manganese +2683.3%
Contains more Calcium +113.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.34
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 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +291.8%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Fats +74%
Equal in Water - 71.7
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +291.8%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Fats +74%
Equal in Water - 71.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.2%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 3.04g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 7.46g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 11.91g 3.04g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 1.15mg 0.38mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 210mg 105mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.36mg 1.16mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.021mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.006mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 297IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.013mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.104mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.213mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.043mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 12µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.254mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.549mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.486mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.145mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.343mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.201mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 22mg 51mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 8.295g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.385g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
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.

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.