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Poi vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Poi and Taquitos

  • Taquitos are higher than Poi in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Taquitos covers your daily Selenium needs 29% more than Poi.
  • The amount of Sodium in Poi is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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 PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +66%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more IronIron +180.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2285.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.387mg

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.
Poi
Poi
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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 E Vitamin E +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1590%
Contains more FolateFolate +223.8%
~equal in Choline ~15.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 +67.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2323.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8857.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +208.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43854.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7201.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poi 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 Poi Taquitos Opinion
Calories 112kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 0.38g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 0.14g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Poi
Net carbs 26.83g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 27.23g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Poi
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Calcium 16mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 183mg 155mg Poi
Iron 0.88mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 0.39g 1.3g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.166mg 0.1mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 39mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 12mg 453mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 2.3mg 1.13mg Poi
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.37mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 0.7µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.14mg Poi
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 1µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 21µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0g 0.071g Poi
Choline 16.7mg 15.9mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.029g 2.31g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
18%
Poi
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
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?
Poi
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi 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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.