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Taco salad vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between taco salad and yogurt parfait?

  • Taco salad is richer in iron and copper, yet yogurt parfait is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Yogurt parfait's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Taco salad has 8 times more sodium than yogurt parfait. Taco salad has 385mg of sodium, while yogurt parfait has 49mg.

We used Fast foods, taco salad and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +134.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.3%
~equal in Calcium ~105mg
~equal in Potassium ~189mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 48% 10% 5% 1.5% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +694.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.173mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.8%
Contains more FatsFats +638.6%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.2%
~equal in Water ~78.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
55% 32% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +748.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +623.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%

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 Yogurt parfait
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Yogurt parfait DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.88µg 23%
Sodium 385mg 49mg 15%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 14.3mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.446g 0.525g 13%
Fats 7.46g 1.01g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.233mg 9%
Iron 1.15mg 0.49mg 8%
Manganese 0.167mg 7%
Copper 0.113mg 0.054mg 7%
Protein 6.68g 3.36g 7%
Cholesterol 22mg 3mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 0.307g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.122g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Zinc 1.36mg 0.89mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 0.714mg 3%
Calories 141kcal 84kcal 3%
Selenium 2.2µg 3.9µg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 3%
Phosphorus 72mg 93mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 17mg 2%
Folate 42µg 51µg 2%
Choline 23.3mg 11.9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 210mg 189mg 1%
Calcium 97mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.173mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 11.91g 15.86g 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 14.76g N/A
Sugar 11.68g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Yogurt parfait
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Taco salad
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.921g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.