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Spanish rice vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spanish rice and taquitos

  • Spanish rice has less selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, and fiber than taquitos.
  • Taquitos cover your daily need for selenium, 17% more than spanish rice.
  • Spanish rice has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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 +84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.6%
Contains more IronIron +114.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.7%
~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 0.33% 2% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +36%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 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 WaterWater +37%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.8%
Contains more FatsFats +137.1%
~equal in Carbs ~33.63g
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 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 -56.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 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 +26.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +455.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +250%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~29.62g
~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.
Spanish rice Taquitos
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Taquitos DV% diff.
Selenium 7.4µg 16.7µg 17%
Iron 1.15mg 2.47mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.277mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 4.235g 13%
Protein 3.28g 9.21g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.331mg 12%
Phosphorus 57mg 132mg 11%
Fats 5.29g 12.54g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 3.85mg 9%
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.418mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 4.835g 8%
Calcium 20mg 104mg 8%
Fiber 1.2g 2.9g 7%
Saturated fat 1.005g 2.31g 6%
Folate 50µg 68µg 5%
Calories 185kcal 284kcal 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.13mg 4%
Copper 0.065mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.18µg 4%
Sodium 528mg 453mg 3%
Vitamin A 6µg 30µg 3%
Vitamin K 13µg 16.9µg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 24mg 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.71mg 2%
Carbs 31.16g 33.63g 1%
Choline 9.1mg 15.9mg 1%
Starch 27.55g 29.62g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.481mg 1%
Potassium 116mg 155mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 29.96g 30.73g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 1.3g 1.3g N/A
Manganese 0.39mg 0.387mg 0%
Trans fat 0.07g 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 0.717mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.468mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0.189mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.249mg 0%
Fructose 0.42g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice 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
19%
Spanish rice
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.3 g)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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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