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Taco salad vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Fish sandwich different?

  • Taco salad is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, while Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 29% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains 3 times more Zinc than Fish sandwich. Taco salad contains 1.36mg of Zinc, while Fish sandwich contains 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types were 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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +718.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~206mg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +24%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.8mg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54%
Contains more FatsFats +66.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.1%
Contains more OtherOther +33.1%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +608.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.595g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 141kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Protein 6.68g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 7.46g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.8mg
Net carbs 11.91g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 11.91g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 22mg 35mg Taco salad
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 37mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 206mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g Taco salad
Fiber 1g Fish sandwich
Copper 0.113mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.49mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 385mg 602mg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 87IU Taco salad
Vitamin A 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.167mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 2.2µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.14mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.37mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.07mg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 42µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Taco salad
Choline 23.3mg 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.446g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 2.595g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 6.257g Fish 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 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Fish sandwich
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
19%
Taco salad
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.497g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.