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Taquitos vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taquitos and Beef sticks

  • Taquitos have more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Taquitos.
  • Taquitos have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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 Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Iron +37.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains more Zinc +240.8%
Contains more Copper +30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Iron +37.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains more Zinc +240.8%
Contains more Copper +30%

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 B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +455.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +455.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +522.8%
Contains more Water +123.8%
Contains more Protein +133.4%
Contains more Fats +295.5%
Contains more Other +134%
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
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +522.8%
Contains more Water +123.8%
Contains more Protein +133.4%
Contains more Fats +295.5%
Contains more Other +134%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.42
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 5.4g Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 12.54g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 33.63g 5.4g Taquitos
Calories 284kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g Beef sticks
Fiber 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 68mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 155mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 453mg 1531mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.1mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.387mg 0.086mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 13µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.141mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.328mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Folate 68µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.269mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.717mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.468mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.189mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.428mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.249mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 13mg 133mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 2.31g 20.8g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 4.42g Beef sticks
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
Taquitos Beef sticks
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
36%
Taquitos
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 1078mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.49g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks 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 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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

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

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