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Potato salad vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato salad and Taquitos

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Taquitos are richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Taquitos covers your daily Selenium needs 23% more than Potato salad.
  • Taquitos contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 +63.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +447.4%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +129%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +283.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.3%

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 AVitamin A +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +871.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.481mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.14mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +77.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.7%
Contains more FatsFats +52.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.1%
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 -38.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Taquitos Opinion
Calories 143kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 2.68g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 8.2g 12.54g Taquitos
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 11.17g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 68mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 19mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 254mg 155mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.118mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 52mg 132mg Taquitos
Sodium 529mg 453mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 157IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 32µg 30µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.101mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 4.1µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.481mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.14mg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 7µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Potato salad
Choline 15.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 1.429g 2.31g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 4.835g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.116mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.202mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.171mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.066mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.172mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.062mg 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
Potato salad 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
12%
Potato salad
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
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 Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.