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Taco salad vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Seaweed different?

  • Taco salad is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, while Seaweed is higher in Folate, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need of Folate 35% more than Taco salad.
  • Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol.

Fast foods, taco salad and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +136%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +73.2%
Contains more Iron +147.8%
Contains more Magnesium +365.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +19.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +136%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +73.2%
Contains more Iron +147.8%
Contains more Magnesium +365.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +19.8%
Equal in Zinc - 1.23

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 A +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin A +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +328.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +297.6%
Contains more Fats +1232.1%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +313.1%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +297.6%
Contains more Fats +1232.1%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +313.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2559.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1778.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2559.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1778.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 8.27g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 1.68g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 0.56g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 9.57g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 43kcal Taco salad
Sugar 0.6g Taco salad
Fiber 1.3g Seaweed
Calcium 97mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.15mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 26mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 72mg 42mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 89mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.36mg 1.23mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.167mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 2.2µg 0.7µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 116IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.15mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.47mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.642mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.002mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.048mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.055mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.076mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg 0.083mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.082mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.025mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.043mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg 0.072mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg 0.024mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.098g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.047g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Seaweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Taco salad
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.199g)
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 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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.