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 for 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.
- Pilaf has a higher glycemic index (60) than taquitos (49).
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2725% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +815.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +431.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1196.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1023.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +140.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +44.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1303mg | 453mg | 37% |
| Folate | 212µg | 68µg | 36% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 16.7µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 4.235g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.331mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.387mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.14mg | 20% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 12.54g | 17% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29.62g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.277mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 3.85mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 33.63g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 16.9µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 4.835g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 2.31g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0.18µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.481mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 284kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 9.21g | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 104mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 155mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 30.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.071g | N/A |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 15.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.468mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.