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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 covers your daily need of 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% 0.66% 26% 3% 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% 12% 23% 3% 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 +1772.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 252kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 11.87g 9.21g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 13.55g 12.54g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 19.61g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 20.61g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 32mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 40mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 161mg 155mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.22mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 8.18g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.04mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.51mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Starch 10.27g 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 136mg 132mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 453mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 11IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 3µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.28mg 1.13mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.089mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 13µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.481mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.14mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 24.4µg 16.9µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.071g Chinese lemon chicken
Choline 28.6mg 15.9mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.033g 2.31g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 4.235g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.1mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg 0.269mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0.358mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg 0.717mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg 0.468mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg 0.189mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0.418mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg 0.428mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg 0.249mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g 0.12g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g 0.593g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g 3.591g Chinese lemon chicken

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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