Taco vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taco and Taco salad
- Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Taco salad is higher in Vitamin B2, and Folate.
- Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 25% more than Taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 4 times less Selenium than Taco. Taco contains 9.2µg of Selenium, while Taco salad contains 2.2µg.
- Taco salad has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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.
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Magnesium
+23.1%
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Phosphorus
+147.2%
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Zinc
+28.7%
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Manganese
+49.1%
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Selenium
+318.2%
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Copper
+46.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Potassium - 210
Equal in Sodium - 385
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Magnesium
+23.1%
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Phosphorus
+147.2%
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Zinc
+28.7%
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Manganese
+49.1%
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Selenium
+318.2%
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Copper
+46.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Potassium - 210
Equal in Sodium - 385
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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Vitamin B3
+33.1%
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Vitamin B12
+190.6%
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Vitamin A
+126.7%
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Vitamin C
+350%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B6
+22.2%
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Folate
+121.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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Vitamin B3
+33.1%
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Vitamin B12
+190.6%
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Vitamin A
+126.7%
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Vitamin C
+350%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B6
+22.2%
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Folate
+121.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+32.6%
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Fats
+70.2%
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Carbs
+66.7%
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Water
+26.9%
Equal in Other - 1.6
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
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1.57 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
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1.6 g
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Protein
+32.6%
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Fats
+70.2%
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Carbs
+66.7%
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+26.9%
Equal in Other - 1.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+69.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+244.5%
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Saturated Fat
-21.4%
Saturated Fat:
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.042 g
Saturated Fat:
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.883 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+69.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+244.5%
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Saturated Fat
-21.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.95g | 11.91g |
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| Protein | 8.86g | 6.68g |
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| Fats | 12.7g | 7.46g |
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| Carbs | 19.85g | 11.91g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 141kcal |
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| Starch | 14.78g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 97mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.15mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 210mg |
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| Sodium | 397mg | 385mg |
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| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 297IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 1.24mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 22mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.384g | 3.446g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g | 2.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.883g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco 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.