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Taco salad vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and Tomato sauce

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus in Taco salad is higher than in Tomato sauce.
  • Taco salad covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 17% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 +592.9%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +518.2%
Contains more Manganese +47.8%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.115
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +592.9%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +518.2%
Contains more Manganese +47.8%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.115

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 B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +288.9%
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +288.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +456.7%
Contains more Fats +2386.7%
Contains more Carbs +124.3%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Other +19.4%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +456.7%
Contains more Fats +2386.7%
Contains more Carbs +124.3%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Other +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5822.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5822.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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 Tomato sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 3.81g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 1.2g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 0.3g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 5.31g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 24kcal Taco salad
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Taco salad
Fiber 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 97mg 14mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 0.96mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 27mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 385mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 1.36mg 0.22mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.167mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg 0.6µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 1.8mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.024mg Taco salad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.065mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.991mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.309mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.098mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 9µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.009mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.037mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.025mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg 0.034mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.037mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.008mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.036mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg 0.025mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg 0.02mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.044g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.121g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.405g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad 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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.