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Taco salad vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco salad and Veggie burger

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 in Veggie burger is higher than in Taco salad.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 217% more than Taco salad.
  • Veggie burger has 2 times less Saturated Fat than Taco salad. Taco salad has 3.446g of Saturated Fat, while Veggie burger has 1.44g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Calcium +40.2%
Contains more Iron +109.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Copper +77%
Contains more Manganese +469.5%
Contains more Selenium +927.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.26
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Calcium +40.2%
Contains more Iron +109.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Copper +77%
Contains more Manganese +469.5%
Contains more Selenium +927.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.26

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 A +1756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.5%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.1%
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +1756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.5%
Contains more Folate +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +135%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +57.5%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +135%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +57.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 9.37g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 7.46g 6.3g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 141kcal 177kcal Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g Taco salad
Fiber 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 97mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 1.15mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 26mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 72mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 210mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 385mg 569mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 1.26mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.167mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 2.2µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 297IU 16IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.289mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 42µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.254mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 0.549mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.486mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.145mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.343mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.201mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 22mg 5mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 3.446g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 1.778g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.006g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.