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Potato sticks vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato sticks and Taquitos

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Taquitos have more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 53% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taquitos are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +698.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +215%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +477.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.47mg
~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.
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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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 EVitamin E +706.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +174.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.5%
Contains more OtherOther +80.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1842.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +322.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Taquitos Opinion
Calories 522kcal 284kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 34.4g 12.54g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 30.73g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 33.63g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 64mg 24mg Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 1237mg 155mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Sugar 0.22g 1.3g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 2.9g Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.1mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.71mg Potato sticks
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 172mg 132mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 453mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 9.11mg 1.13mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.423mg 0.387mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 3.85mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.14mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 22.1µg 16.9µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg 15.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 4.835g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 4.235g Potato sticks
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
Potato sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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.

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.