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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chinese lemon chicken and taquitos

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more vitamin B6; however, taquitos are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, folate, manganese, fiber, selenium, and copper.
  • Taquitos cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 23% more than chinese lemon chicken.
  • Chinese lemon chicken has 2 times more vitamin B6 than taquitos. While chinese lemon chicken has 0.25mg of vitamin B6, taquitos have only 0.14mg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated.

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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% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
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 less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +102.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +334.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.5%
~equal in Potassium ~155mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg

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 7.7% 1% 26% 1.5% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
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% 10% 23% 1.5% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +524.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +655.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.85mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.481mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 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 ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.2%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
~equal in Fats ~12.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 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 -12%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 27% 9% 8%
Starch: 10.27 g
Sucrose: 5.05 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.03 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 +1583.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1655.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1166.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +188.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2500%
~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 lemon chicken Taquitos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Taquitos DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.331mg 23%
Iron 1.22mg 2.47mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.277mg 16%
Folate 9µg 68µg 15%
Manganese 0.089mg 0.387mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 4.235g 12%
Sodium 252mg 453mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.14mg 8%
Starch 10.27g 29.62g 8%
Fiber 1g 2.9g 8%
Copper 0.04mg 0.1mg 7%
Selenium 13µg 16.7µg 7%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 16.9µg 6%
Calcium 40mg 104mg 6%
Cholesterol 32mg 13mg 6%
Protein 11.87g 9.21g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.749g 4.835g 5%
Carbs 20.61g 33.63g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.18µg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 30µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 28.6mg 15.9mg 2%
Fructose 1.52g 0.12g 2%
Calories 252kcal 284kcal 2%
Fats 13.55g 12.54g 2%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.71mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.28mg 1.13mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.481mg 1%
Phosphorus 136mg 132mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.033g 2.31g 1%
Net carbs 19.61g 30.73g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU 0%
Potassium 161mg 155mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g 1.3g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 3.85mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0.717mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0.468mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.418mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0.249mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.593g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese lemon chicken 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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon 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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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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