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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between raisin Bran Cereal and taquitos

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, zinc, copper, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and fiber in raisin Bran Cereal is higher than in taquitos.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal covers your daily iron needs 160% more than taquitos.
  • Taquitos have 14 times less vitamin B12 than raisin Bran Cereal. Raisin Bran Cereal has 2.53µg of vitamin B12, while taquitos have 0.18µg.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of raisin Bran Cereal is 61, while the glycemic index of taquitos is 49.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal 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 97% 9.9% 48% 572% 169% 173% 145% 61% 0% 211%
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 +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.3%
Contains more IronIron +517.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +408%
Contains more ZincZinc +795.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.2%
~equal in Sodium ~453mg

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 0% 84% 3.6% 38% 158% 166% 159% 0% 196% 316% 0.75% 254% 13%
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% 10% 23% 1.5% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +743.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1305.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +398.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 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 CarbsCarbs +139%
Contains more OtherOther +39.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +570.6%
Contains more WaterWater +469.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 21% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.424 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.908 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 -81.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1254.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +366.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Taquitos DV% diff.
Iron 15.25mg 2.47mg 160%
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 0.18µg 98%
Folate 339µg 68µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 0.14mg 55%
Zinc 6.36mg 0.71mg 51%
Copper 0.508mg 0.1mg 45%
Selenium 38.6µg 16.7µg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 0.277mg 34%
Phosphorus 339mg 132mg 30%
Fiber 10.2g 2.9g 29%
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 3.85mg 29%
Magnesium 136mg 24mg 27%
Vitamin A 253µg 30µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.331mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 4.235g 22%
Manganese 0.387mg 17%
Carbs 80.37g 33.63g 16%
Fats 1.87g 12.54g 16%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.9µg 14%
Potassium 546mg 155mg 12%
Vitamin D 102IU 3IU 12%
Vitamin D 2.5µg 0.1µg 12%
Starch 29.62g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.357g 4.835g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.424g 2.31g 9%
Calcium 33mg 104mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.13mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Calories 342kcal 284kcal 3%
Protein 7.63g 9.21g 3%
Choline 24.1mg 15.9mg 1%
Sodium 466mg 453mg 1%
Net carbs 70.17g 30.73g N/A
Sugar 33.04g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 0.717mg 0%
Lysine 0.468mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0%
Valine 0.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.249mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin Bran Cereal 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
107%
Raisin Bran Cereal
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.