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Taco salad vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco salad and Skipjack tuna

  • Taco salad has more Folate, while Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 109% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco salad contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than Skipjack tuna. While Taco salad contains 3.446g of Saturated Fat, Skipjack tuna contains only 0.42g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Taco salad
Taco salad
4
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6
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Calcium +162.2%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Manganese +778.9%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.8%
Contains more Potassium +148.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Selenium +2027.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.11
Taco salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +162.2%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Manganese +778.9%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.8%
Contains more Potassium +148.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Selenium +2027.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.11

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.
Taco salad
Taco salad
6
:
3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +395%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1412.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +584.4%
Taco salad
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%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +395%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1412.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +584.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco salad
Taco salad
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2
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Fats +478.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Protein +322.3%
Contains more Other +413.8%
Taco salad
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +478.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Protein +322.3%
Contains more Other +413.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco salad
Taco salad
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1
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +972.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Taco salad
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +972.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 0g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 7.46g 1.29g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 0g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 132kcal Taco salad
Calcium 97mg 37mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 26mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 72mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 210mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 385mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.36mg 1.05mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.019mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 297IU 60IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.038mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.122mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.485mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 42µg 10µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.254mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.311mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 0.549mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 0.486mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.145mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.343mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.201mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 22mg 60mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.243g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.403g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco salad Skipjack tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Taco salad
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.026g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.