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Taco salad vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco salad and Sockeye salmon different?

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B5 than Taco salad.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 173% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 4 times more Sodium than Sockeye salmon. While Taco salad contains 385mg of Sodium, Sockeye salmon contains only 92mg.

Fast foods, taco salad and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 Calcium +781.8%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Manganese +1184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.6%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Selenium +1513.6%
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 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +781.8%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.3%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Manganese +1184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.6%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Selenium +1513.6%

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 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +716.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1296.9%
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 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +716.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1296.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Protein +296.4%
Equal in Water - 67.33
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Protein +296.4%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.3%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 0g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 7.46g 5.57g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 0g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 97mg 11mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.52mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 72mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 210mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 385mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 1.36mg 0.55mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.076mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.013mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 297IU 193IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 42µg 7µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.254mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.311mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 0.549mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 0.486mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.145mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.343mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.201mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 22mg 61mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.023g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 1.864g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Taco salad Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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 - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.477g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.