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Onion rings vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Onion rings and Taquitos

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin K, however, Taquitos has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Taquitos' daily need coverage for Selenium is 20% more.
  • Onion rings has 2 times more Vitamin K than Taquitos. Onion rings has 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Taquitos have 16.9µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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 -18.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more IronIron +97.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.2%

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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 KVitamin K +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 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 FatsFats +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%
~equal in Carbs ~33.63g
~equal in Water ~42.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 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 +80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.31g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 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 +486.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1355.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +950%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +15.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +18.2%
~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.
Onion rings Taquitos
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Onion rings Taquitos Opinion
Calories 276kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 4.14g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 14.3g 12.54g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 30.73g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 33.63g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 31mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 123mg 155mg Taquitos
Iron 1.25mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 5.1g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 2.2g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.42mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Starch 25.58g 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 71mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 370mg 453mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.348mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 5.6µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.14mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 34.1µg 16.9µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.071g Onion rings
Choline 10.7mg 15.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.137g 2.31g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 4.235g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.15mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.35mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.151mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.081mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.216mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.109mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Fructose 1.26g 0.12g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.593g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 3.591g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings 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
21%
Onion rings
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings 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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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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