Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Taco salad vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Taco salad and Saffron

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1228% more than Taco salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Spices, saffron.

Infographic

Taco salad vs Saffron infographic
Infographic link

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 Zinc +24.8%
Contains more Calcium +14.4%
Contains more Iron +865.2%
Contains more Magnesium +915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +721%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Copper +190.3%
Contains more Manganese +16910.8%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Zinc +24.8%
Contains more Calcium +14.4%
Contains more Iron +865.2%
Contains more Magnesium +915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +721%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Copper +190.3%
Contains more Manganese +16910.8%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +818.2%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +818.2%
Contains more Folate +121.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Water +508%
Contains more Protein +71.1%
Contains more Carbs +448.9%
Contains more Other +240.6%
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% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Water +508%
Contains more Protein +71.1%
Contains more Carbs +448.9%
Contains more Other +240.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +507.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +507.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 6.68g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 7.46g 5.85g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 141kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 97mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.15mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 26mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 72mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 210mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 385mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 1.36mg 1.09mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.167mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 2.2µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 297IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 1.8mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 42µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
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
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 3.446g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.429g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.