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Scrambled egg vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scrambled egg and Taquitos

  • Scrambled egg is richer in Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus, yet Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Scrambled egg is 138% higher.
  • Scrambled egg contains 11 times more Choline than Taquitos. Scrambled egg contains 180.6mg of Choline, while Taquitos contain 15.9mg.
  • Taquitos contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, egg, scrambled 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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
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 ZincZinc +133.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%
~equal in Potassium ~155mg
~equal in Iron ~2.47mg

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 11% 41% 19% 33% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
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 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +461.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1035.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 ProteinProtein +50.3%
Contains more FatsFats +29%
Contains more WaterWater +56.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1516.8%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 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 +21.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Taquitos Opinion
Calories 212kcal 284kcal Taquitos
Protein 13.84g 9.21g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 12.54g Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Scrambled egg
Net carbs 2.08g 30.73g Taquitos
Carbs 2.08g 33.63g Taquitos
Cholesterol 426mg 13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 46IU 3IU Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Taquitos
Calcium 57mg 104mg Taquitos
Potassium 147mg 155mg Taquitos
Iron 2.59mg 2.47mg Scrambled egg
Sugar 1.64g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 0g 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.067mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Zinc 1.66mg 0.71mg Scrambled egg
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 242mg 132mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 187mg 453mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 206IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 176µg 30µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Scrambled egg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 22.5µg 16.7µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.277mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.481mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.14mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0.18µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 29µg 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Scrambled egg
Choline 180.6mg 15.9mg Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 4.835g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 4.235g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.1mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.269mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.358mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 0.717mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg 0.468mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg 0.189mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.418mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg 0.428mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 0.249mg Scrambled egg
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
Scrambled egg 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
47%
Scrambled egg
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.843g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.

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