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Orange chicken vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Orange chicken and Taquitos

  • Orange chicken is higher in Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B6, yet Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Taquitos covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 24% more than Orange chicken.
  • Orange chicken contains 5 times more Cholesterol than Taquitos. While Orange chicken contains 61mg of Cholesterol, Taquitos contain only 13mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
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 +34.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +642.9%
Contains more IronIron +162.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.7µg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
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 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +669.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +580%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.13mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.85mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.18µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 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 +57%
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.7%
~equal in Fats ~12.54g
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.31g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 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 +4000%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +458.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +182.1%
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.
Orange chicken Taquitos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Orange chicken Taquitos Opinion
Calories 262kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 14.46g 9.21g Orange chicken
Fats 12.68g 12.54g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 21.66g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 22.46g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 61mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 14mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 209mg 155mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.94mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 13.6g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 0.8g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.042mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 1.13mg 0.71mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 130mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 553mg 453mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 264IU 206IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 30µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 1.07mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.087mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 17.1µg 16.7µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.481mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.14mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.18µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 24.4µg 16.9µg Orange chicken
Folate 10µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.071g Orange chicken
Choline 66.1mg 15.9mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.422g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 4.235g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.1mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg 0.269mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.358mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg 0.717mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg 0.468mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg 0.189mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.418mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg 0.428mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg 0.249mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g 0.12g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.593g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 3.591g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange 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 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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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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