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Taco vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and salmon raw different?

  • Taco is richer in fiber, while salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 94% more than taco.
  • Salmon raw is lower in sodium.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index (39) than salmon raw (0).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types were 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.
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1456.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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.
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +808.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +241.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +100.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +238.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Salmon raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 3.18µg 94%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.818mg 56%
Selenium 9.2µg 36.5µg 50%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 7.86mg 39%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.38mg 25%
Protein 8.86g 19.84g 22%
Copper 0.077mg 0.25mg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.226mg 15%
Sodium 397mg 44mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.981g 15%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.64mg 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.016mg 10%
Fats 12.7g 6.34g 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 55mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 12mg 8%
Potassium 209mg 490mg 8%
Carbs 19.85g 0g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 2.103g 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Iron 1.19mg 0.8mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 142kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Phosphorus 178mg 200mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 2.539g 3%
Folate 19µg 25µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 12µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.287g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
Taco
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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.

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients
  2. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.