Rice cakes vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rice cakes and taquitos different?
- Rice cakes are richer in manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5, while taquitos are higher in vitamin B1 and iron.
- Rice cakes cover your daily need for manganese, 252% more than taquitos.
- Rice cakes contain 6 times more magnesium than taquitos. Rice cakes contain 151mg of magnesium, while taquitos contain 24mg.
- Rice cakes are lower in sodium.
- Rice cakes have a higher glycemic index (82) than taquitos (49).
Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 | +529.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +280% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1496.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +845.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +491.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +223.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +258.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +624.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.3% |
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Protein
~9.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
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 | -72.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +335.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.387mg | 252% |
| Phosphorus | 380mg | 132mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.1mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 151mg | 24mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 3.85mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.331mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 4.235g | 21% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.47mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 0.71mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 80.1g | 33.63g | 15% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 453mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.481mg | 14% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 12.54g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.277mg | 13% |
| Starch | 29.62g | 12% | |
| Folate | 21µg | 68µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 104mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 4.835g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64g | 2.31g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.18µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 380kcal | 284kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.9g | 4% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 155mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.9mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 16.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 9.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.3g | 30.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0.468mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 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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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
23%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.