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Taco salad vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco salad and Squid

  • Taco salad has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 212% more.
  • Taco salad has 15 times more Saturated Fat than Squid. Taco salad has 3.446g of Saturated Fat, while Squid has 0.236g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Calcium +85.6%
Contains more Iron +842.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +705.6%
Contains more Potassium +203.3%
Contains more Zinc +154.4%
Contains more Copper +783.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +3972.7%
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Calcium +85.6%
Contains more Iron +842.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +705.6%
Contains more Potassium +203.3%
Contains more Zinc +154.4%
Contains more Copper +783.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +3972.7%

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1587.5%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1587.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +432.9%
Contains more Carbs +626.2%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +386.2%
Contains more Other +110%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +432.9%
Contains more Carbs +626.2%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Protein +386.2%
Contains more Other +110%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1508.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1508.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Squid Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 1.64g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 32.48g Squid
Fats 7.46g 1.4g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 1.64g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 158kcal Squid
Calcium 97mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.15mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 26mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 72mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 210mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 385mg 744mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.113mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.167mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 2.2µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 297IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 1.8mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.017mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 42µg 24µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.254mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.311mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.549mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.486mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.145mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.343mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.201mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 22mg 224mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.162g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.268g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Squid
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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.