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Cocoa Krispies vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa Krispies and Taquitos

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Folate, and Vitamin C in Cocoa Krispies are higher than in Taquitos.
  • Cocoa Krispies covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 193% more than Taquitos.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES 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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +487%
Contains more CopperCopper +232%
Contains more ZincZinc +604.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%
~equal in Sodium ~453mg
~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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
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 +1857.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +855.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +394.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16800%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 CarbsCarbs +161.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.2%
Contains more FatsFats +364.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1421%
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1511.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4135%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.31g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +47.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Cocoa Krispies Taquitos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Taquitos Opinion
Calories 389kcal 284kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 4.6g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 2.7g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 48mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 86.5g 30.73g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 87.9g 33.63g Cocoa Krispies
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU 3IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 38mg 24mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 127mg 104mg Cocoa Krispies
Potassium 197mg 155mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 14.5mg 2.47mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 38.6g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.4g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.332mg 0.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 5mg 0.71mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 43.8g 29.62g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 102mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 424mg 453mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 4032IU 206IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A RAE 1210µg 30µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 10.8mg 1.13mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0.1µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 1.1mg 0.387mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.1µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.331mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.277mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 3.85mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.14mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0.18µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 323µg 68µg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0g 0.071g Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg 15.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.1g 2.31g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.16mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.34mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.13mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.09mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.24mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.09mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies 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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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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