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Cream of Rice vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cream of Rice and taquitos

  • Cream of Rice is richer in iron, yet taquitos are richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for taquitos is 25% higher.
  • Cream of Rice contains 2 times more iron than taquitos. Cream of Rice contains 3.96mg of iron, while taquitos contain 2.47mg.
  • Cream of Rice contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt 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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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 IronIron +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +675%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +676.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +456.7%

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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +532.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 +104.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +923.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.4%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15496.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15585.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Rice Taquitos
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Taquitos DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 4.235g 28%
Selenium 3µg 16.7µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.331mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.277mg 20%
Fats 0.1g 12.54g 19%
Iron 3.96mg 2.47mg 19%
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 3.85mg 18%
Protein 0.9g 9.21g 17%
Folate 3µg 68µg 16%
Phosphorus 17mg 132mg 16%
Vitamin K 0µg 16.9µg 14%
Starch 29.62g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 4.835g 12%
Sodium 173mg 453mg 12%
Calories 52kcal 284kcal 12%
Manganese 0.144mg 0.387mg 11%
Fiber 0.1g 2.9g 11%
Saturated fat 0.02g 2.31g 10%
Calcium 1mg 104mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.481mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg 8%
Carbs 11.5g 33.63g 7%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.13mg 7%
Copper 0.034mg 0.1mg 7%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.71mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 24mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Potassium 20mg 155mg 4%
Choline 15.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 30.73g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.04g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 0.073mg 0.717mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.468mg 0%
Methionine 0.026mg 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.418mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.249mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice 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
4%
Cream of Rice
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.