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Sesame chicken vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sesame chicken and taquitos different?

  • Sesame chicken is higher in choline, vitamin B6, and vitamin K; however, taquitos are richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, manganese, calcium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for taquitos is 24% higher.
  • Sesame chicken contains 5 times more choline than taquitos. While sesame chicken contains 73.3mg of choline, taquitos contain only 15.9mg.
  • Taquitos have less cholesterol.

Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
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 +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more IronIron +126.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg
~equal in Sodium ~453mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.7µg

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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +361%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.85mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 +55.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.1%
~equal in Water ~42.74g
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.31g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3830%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2322.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1575%
Contains more StarchStarch +176.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Taquitos DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.331mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 4.235g 18%
Iron 1.09mg 2.47mg 17%
Folate 8µg 68µg 15%
Cholesterol 59mg 13mg 15%
Manganese 0.083mg 0.387mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.14mg 10%
Protein 14.33g 9.21g 10%
Choline 73.3mg 15.9mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 16.9µg 9%
Fiber 0.7g 2.9g 9%
Calcium 12mg 104mg 9%
Starch 10.7g 29.62g 8%
Vitamin A 83µg 30µg 6%
Copper 0.051mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.277mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 4.835g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.18µg 3%
Fats 14.25g 12.54g 3%
Zinc 0.91mg 0.71mg 2%
Fructose 2.01g 0.12g 2%
Carbs 26.88g 33.63g 2%
Sodium 482mg 453mg 1%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 1.13mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 3.85mg 1%
Potassium 204mg 155mg 1%
Calories 293kcal 284kcal 0%
Net carbs 26.18g 30.73g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 22mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 15.98g 1.3g N/A
Phosphorus 130mg 132mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Selenium 16.7µg 16.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.045g 0.071g N/A
Saturated fat 2.41g 2.31g 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.593g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken 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
31%
Sesame chicken
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken 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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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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