Taco salad vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between taco salad and salsa
- Taco salad has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, and folate, while salsa has more iron and vitamin A.
- Taco salad's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 17% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in salsa is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +708.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.5% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +345.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3630% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
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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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16187.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +725.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 0.029g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 2.24mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.03mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.17mg | 11% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 0.2g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 0.016g | 6% |
| Folate | 42µg | 19µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.107g | 5% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 36kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.149mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 430mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 270mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 1.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.417g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.