Veggie burger vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between veggie burgers and taco salad
- The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 in veggie burgers is higher than in taco salad.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 217% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad has 10 times less selenium than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 22.6µg of selenium, while taco salad has 2.2µg.
- Veggie burgers contain less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +469.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +927.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.3% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5202% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +528.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.05mg | 217% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0.32µg | 70% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 2.2µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.167mg | 34% |
| Folate | 124µg | 42µg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 72mg | 19% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 6.68g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 1.24mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.11mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.113mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 3.446g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.883g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.68mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 385mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 333mg | 210mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 1.8mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 2.606g | 2% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 141kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Fats | 6.3g | 7.46g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 1.36mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 23.3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 11.91g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A |
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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
97%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.006g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)