Taco salad vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco salad and Swiss cheese
- Taco salad has more iron, while Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 114% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 9 times more iron than Swiss cheese. While taco salad contains 1.15mg of iron, Swiss cheese contains only 0.13mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in taco salad is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad and Cheese, swiss.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +191.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +784.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +542.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +817.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +697.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1263.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +856.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +727.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +303.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 3.06µg | 114% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 890mg | 79% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 574mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 18.227g | 67% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 30µg | 51% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 26.96g | 41% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 30.99g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 32% | |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 4.37mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 93mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 8.046g | 14% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 393kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.302mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 187mg | 9% |
| Folate | 42µg | 10µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.047mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.353mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 1.341g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 1.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 15.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
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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
18%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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