Taquitos vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taquitos and Cream of Wheat

Taquitos have more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Taquitos.
Cream of Wheat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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.

Taquitos

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Calcium +62.5%

Contains more Magnesium +300%

Contains more Phosphorus +633.3%

Contains more Potassium +675%

Contains more Zinc +317.6%

Contains more Copper +132.6%

Contains more Manganese +∞%

Contains more Selenium +377.1%

Contains more Iron +100.8%

Contains less Sodium -77.5%

Taquitos

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Calcium +62.5%

Contains more Magnesium +300%

Contains more Phosphorus +633.3%

Contains more Potassium +675%

Contains more Zinc +317.6%

Contains more Copper +132.6%

Contains more Manganese +∞%

Contains more Selenium +377.1%

Contains more Iron +100.8%

Contains less Sodium -77.5%

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.

Taquitos

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Vitamin E +5550%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +16800%

Contains more Vitamin A +275.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.7%

Equal in Folate - 62

Taquitos

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Vitamin E +5550%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +16800%

Contains more Vitamin A +275.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.7%

Equal in Folate - 62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taquitos

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Protein +400.5%

Contains more Fats +5125%

Contains more Carbs +157.1%

Contains more Other +327.3%

Contains more Water +97.5%

Taquitos

Protein: 9.21 g

Fats: 12.54 g

Carbs: 33.63 g

Water: 42.74 g

Other: 1.88 g

Cream of Wheat

Protein: 1.84 g

Fats: 0.24 g

Carbs: 13.08 g

Water: 84.4 g

Other: 0.44 g

Contains more Protein +400.5%

Contains more Fats +5125%

Contains more Carbs +157.1%

Contains more Other +327.3%

Contains more Water +97.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taquitos

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14551.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3060.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Taquitos

Saturated Fat: 2.31 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g

Cream of Wheat

Saturated Fat: 0.038 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14551.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3060.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taquitos

Cream of Wheat

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +328.6%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Taquitos

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

Cream of Wheat

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.07 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +328.6%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

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.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	30.73g	12.48g
Protein	9.21g	1.84g
Fats	12.54g	0.24g
Carbs	33.63g	13.08g
Calories	284kcal	62kcal
Starch	29.62g
Fructose	0.12g
Sugar	1.3g	0.07g
Fiber	2.9g	0.6g
Calcium	104mg	64mg
Iron	2.47mg	4.96mg
Magnesium	24mg	6mg
Phosphorus	132mg	18mg
Potassium	155mg	20mg
Sodium	453mg	102mg
Zinc	0.71mg	0.17mg
Copper	0.1mg	0.043mg
Manganese	0.387mg	0mg
Selenium	16.7µg	3.5µg
Vitamin A	206IU	773IU
Vitamin A RAE	30µg	232µg
Vitamin E	1.13mg	0.02mg
Vitamin D	3IU
Vitamin D	0.1µg
Vitamin B1	0.331mg	0.232mg
Vitamin B2	0.277mg	0.21mg
Vitamin B3	3.85mg	3.093mg
Vitamin B5	0.481mg	0.082mg
Vitamin B6	0.14mg	0.309mg
Folate	68µg	62µg
Vitamin B12	0.18µg	0µg
Vitamin K	16.9µg	0.1µg
Tryptophan	0.1mg	0.025mg
Threonine	0.269mg	0.058mg
Isoleucine	0.358mg	0.08mg
Leucine	0.717mg	0.139mg
Lysine	0.468mg	0.047mg
Methionine	0.189mg	0.034mg
Phenylalanine	0.418mg	0.099mg
Valine	0.428mg	0.089mg
Histidine	0.249mg	0.042mg
Cholesterol	13mg	0mg
Trans Fat	0.071g
Saturated Fat	2.31g	0.038g
Monounsaturated Fat	4.835g	0.033g
Polyunsaturated fat	4.235g	0.134g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	3.591g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.593g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.003g

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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%

28%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

46%

27%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.272g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Taquitos vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Taquitos and Cream of Wheat

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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