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Chinese cuisine vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese cuisine and Taquitos different?

  • Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, however, Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 29% higher.

Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +372.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 23% 3% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +512.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +203.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +117%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +903%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.481mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +84.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +136.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +297.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 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 SucroseSucrose +290%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +666.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +358.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +1527.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Taquitos Opinion
Calories 105kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 7.08g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 5.3g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 7.29g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 14mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 3IU
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 22mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 204mg 155mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 2.41g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.5g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.049mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 1.5mg 0.71mg Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 76mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 409mg 453mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 206IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 30µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.147mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 6.7µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.14mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.18µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 16.9µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.071g Chinese cuisine
Choline 34.5mg 15.9mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 2.31g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.313mg 0.269mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.525mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.552mg 0.468mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.327mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.207mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.55g 0.12g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.003g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Taquitos
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.332g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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