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Potato chips vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato chips and Taquitos?

  • Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper, yet Taquitos are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 53% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taquitos are lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types 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 Magnesium +179.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +722.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +53.5%
Contains more Copper +206%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Magnesium +179.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +722.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +53.5%
Contains more Copper +206%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +706.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.85
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin E +706.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +57.3%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Water +2149.5%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Fats +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +57.3%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Water +2149.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 30.73g Potato chips
Protein 7g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 34.6g 12.54g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 33.63g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 284kcal Potato chips
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 0.22g 1.3g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.9g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 1.63mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 67mg 24mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 132mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 155mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 453mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.71mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.387mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.13mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.14mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 22.1µg 16.9µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.419mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.424mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.11mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.392mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 153mg 0.249mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.071g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 4.835g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 4.235g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Taquitos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
59%
Potato chips
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Taquitos
Taquitos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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