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Taco salad vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco salad and Roast beef sandwich

  • Taco salad contains less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Roast beef sandwich.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Roast beef sandwich is 29% higher.
  • Taco salad is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
Contains more IronIron +129.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +727.3%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Copper ~0.109mg

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% 18% 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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3612.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more WaterWater +45%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.1%
Contains more FatsFats +38.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50.6%

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.399g

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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 141kcal 244kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 6.68g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 7.46g 10.3g Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Net carbs 11.91g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 11.91g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 22mg 30mg Taco salad
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 55mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 1.15mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g Taco salad
Fiber 1.3g Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.113mg 0.109mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg 200mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 385mg 653mg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 8IU Taco salad
Vitamin A 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.167mg 0.234mg Roast beef sandwich
Selenium 2.2µg 18.2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 42µg 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.446g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 3.987g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.762g Roast beef sandwich
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Fructose 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Roast beef sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Taco salad
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.