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Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Taquitos?

  • Taquitos have less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C than Kellogg's Corn Flakes.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes' daily need coverage for Iron is 330% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Iron +1070%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +98%
Contains more Calcium +1980%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Manganese +130.4%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Equal in Potassium - 155
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1084% 28% 44% 15% 96% 28% 66% 22% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Iron +1070%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Copper +98%
Contains more Calcium +1980%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Manganese +130.4%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Equal in Potassium - 155

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +767%
Contains more Vitamin D +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +448.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.6%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2677.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 108% 3% 108% 70% 335% 351% 336% 14% 414% 268% 625% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin A +767%
Contains more Vitamin D +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +448.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.6%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2677.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Other +125.5%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +3035%
Contains more Water +1036.7%
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 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 Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Other +125.5%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +3035%
Contains more Water +1036.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7116.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2060.7%
31% 18% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7116.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2060.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes Taquitos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Corn Flakes Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 80.8g 30.73g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 7.5g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 0.4g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 84.1g 33.63g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calories 357kcal 284kcal Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 9.5g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 3.3g 2.9g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calcium 5mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 28.9mg 2.47mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 39mg 24mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Phosphorus 102mg 132mg Taquitos
Potassium 168mg 155mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Sodium 729mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 1mg 0.71mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Copper 0.198mg 0.1mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Manganese 0.168mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 8.3µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 1786IU 206IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A RAE 490µg 30µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 143IU 3IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 3.6µg 0.1µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.331mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.277mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 3.85mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 0.14mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Folate 357µg 68µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B12 5µg 0.18µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin K 0µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.227mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 1.044mg 0.717mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Lysine 0.079mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.136mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.306mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.17mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Trans Fat 0g 0.071g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 0.116g 2.31g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kellogg's Corn Flakes Taquitos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
219%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.194g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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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