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Taco salad vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco salad and Taco

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 25% more than Taco salad.
  • Taco contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Taco salad. Taco salad contains 0.18mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco contains 0.06mg.
  • Taco salad has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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 Copper +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +318.2%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Iron - 1.19
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Sodium - 397
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +318.2%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Iron - 1.19
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Sodium - 397

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Equal in Other - 1.57
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.5%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Taco Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 15.95g Taco
Protein 6.68g 8.86g Taco
Fats 7.46g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 11.91g 19.85g Taco
Calories 141kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Taco salad
Fiber 3.9g Taco
Calcium 97mg 89mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 72mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 210mg 209mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 397mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.113mg 0.077mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 2.2µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 297IU 131IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.06mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 19µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 28mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.467g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 4.384g Taco salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.