Taco salad vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taco salad and tortilla?
- Taco salad is richer in vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet tortilla is richer in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, and phosphorus.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 33% higher.
- Taco salad has 12 times more saturated fat than tortilla. Taco salad has 3.446g of saturated fat, while tortilla has 0.296g.
We used Fast foods, taco salad and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +325% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +654.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
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:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +685.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +319.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
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Protein
~7.28g
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
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1308.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 3.81mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.37mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 16.6µg | 26% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 4.125mg | 18% |
| Folate | 42µg | 98µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 0.296g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 49.94g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 146mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Fats | 7.46g | 0.95g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.32mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 0.185g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.114mg | 5% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 237kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.268mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 482mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.391g | 3% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 6.68g | 7.28g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.102mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.