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Taco salad vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and Steak

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus in Steak is higher than in Taco salad.
  • Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 78% more than Taco salad.
  • Steak has 7 times less Sodium than Taco salad. Taco salad has 385mg of Sodium, while Steak has 58mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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
Steak
Steak
Contains more Calcium +708.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Iron +108.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +366.2%
Contains more Selenium +1345.5%
Taco salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +708.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Iron +108.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +366.2%
Contains more Selenium +1345.5%

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
4
:
7
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +1088%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.5%
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%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1088%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco salad
Taco salad
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Contains more Protein +272%
Contains more Fats +155%
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
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Contains more Protein +272%
Contains more Fats +155%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco salad
Taco salad
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2
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.896
Taco salad
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.896

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Steak Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 0g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 24.85g Steak
Fats 7.46g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 11.91g 0g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 97mg 12mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 210mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 385mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 1.36mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.113mg 0.085mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 297IU 25IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 42µg 6µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.254mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.311mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 0.549mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.486mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.145mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.343mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.201mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 22mg 78mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 8.443g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
59%
Steak

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 - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.997g)
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 - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.