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Sesame chicken vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sesame chicken and Taquitos different?

  • Sesame chicken is higher in Choline, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Taquitos is 24% higher.
  • Sesame chicken contains 5 times more Choline than Taquitos. While Sesame chicken contains 73.3mg of Choline, Taquitos contain only 15.9mg.
  • Taquitos have less Cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated 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 Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +366.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Equal in Sodium - 453
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +366.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Equal in Sodium - 453
Equal in Selenium - 16.7

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 A +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
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 A +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Equal in Water - 42.74
Equal in Other - 1.88
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 Protein +55.6%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Equal in Water - 42.74
Equal in Other - 1.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.31
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.31

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3830%
Contains more Glucose +2322.2%
Contains more Fructose +1575%
Contains more Starch +176.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +3830%
Contains more Glucose +2322.2%
Contains more Fructose +1575%
Contains more Starch +176.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 30.73g Taquitos
Protein 14.33g 9.21g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 12.54g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 33.63g Taquitos
Calories 293kcal 284kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 2.01g 0.12g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 0.7g 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 12mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 1.09mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 130mg 132mg Taquitos
Potassium 204mg 155mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.91mg 0.71mg Sesame chicken
Copper 0.051mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.083mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 16.7µg
Vitamin A 293IU 206IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 30µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg 1.13mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 3.85mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.14mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.18µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 16.9µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 59mg 13mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.071g Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 2.31g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 4.235g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 3.591g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.593g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.003g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken 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
29%
Sesame chicken
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.

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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.