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Taco salad vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco salad and Watercress

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Watercress has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Watercress is 46% higher.
  • Watercress is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad and Watercress, raw.

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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 Iron +475%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Zinc +1136.4%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.1%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +475%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Zinc +1136.4%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.1%

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 B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +974.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +974.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +190.4%
Contains more Fats +7360%
Contains more Carbs +823.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +31.5%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +190.4%
Contains more Fats +7360%
Contains more Carbs +823.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2422.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2422.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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 Watercress
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 Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 0.79g Taco salad
Protein 6.68g 2.3g Taco salad
Fats 7.46g 0.1g Taco salad
Carbs 11.91g 1.29g Taco salad
Calories 141kcal 11kcal Taco salad
Sugar 0.2g Taco salad
Fiber 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 97mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 1.15mg 0.2mg Taco salad
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 60mg Taco salad
Potassium 210mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 385mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 1.36mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.077mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 2.2µg 0.9µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 1.8mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.12mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.2mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.31mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 42µg 9µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.03mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg 0.133mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.093mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg 0.166mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg 0.134mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.02mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.114mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg 0.137mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg 0.04mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 3.446g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 0.008g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.035g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.419g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.