Taco vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and caesar salad different?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12, fiber, and vitamin K; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 40% higher.
- Taco contains 3 times more vitamin K than caesar salad. While taco contains 15.3µg of vitamin K, caesar salad contains only 5.9µg.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than caesar salad (50).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +241.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +159.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +654% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 31.4µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.377mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.4µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.297mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.34mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 233mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 1.461g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.237mg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 13.39g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 231mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 5.9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 78µg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.126mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 2.38g | 5% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 9.54g | 5% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 25.29g | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 31.5g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 265kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 454mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 1.13g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.61mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 4.206g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.137mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.155g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.206g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
25.29 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.98 g
Fructose:
1.13 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +71.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +390% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +276.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
