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Pilaf vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pilaf and Taquitos different?

  • Pilaf is richer in Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need of Sodium 37% more than Taquitos.
  • Pilaf contains 3 times more Folate than Taquitos. Pilaf contains 212µg of Folate, while Taquitos contain 68µg.
  • Taquitos are lower in Sodium.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types were used in this article.

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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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
7
:
3
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Copper +66%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Contains more Calcium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.47
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Copper +66%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Contains more Calcium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.47

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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
6
:
6
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +3280%
Pilaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Taquitos
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +3280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
3
:
2
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.9%
Contains more Other +105.3%
Contains more Fats +815.3%
Contains more Water +431.6%
Pilaf
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Taquitos
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 Protein +13.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.9%
Contains more Other +105.3%
Contains more Fats +815.3%
Contains more Water +431.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
1
:
2
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1196.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1023.3%
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1196.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1023.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
3
:
1
Taquitos
Taquitos
Contains more Starch +140.5%
Contains more Glucose +11.1%
Contains more Maltose +44.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.3
Equal in Glucose - 0.09
Pilaf
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taquitos
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 Starch +140.5%
Contains more Glucose +11.1%
Contains more Maltose +44.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.3
Equal in Glucose - 0.09

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pilaf 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 minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 30.73g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 9.21g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 12.54g Taquitos
Carbs 76.31g 33.63g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 284kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 29.62g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 1.53g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.2g 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 83mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 2.44mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 132mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 155mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 1.01mg 0.71mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.1mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.387mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 16.7µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.331mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 3.85mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.481mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.14mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 68µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 0.5µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.221mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.523mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.189mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.145mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.374mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.15mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 1mg 13mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.071g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 2.31g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.