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Taquitos vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taquitos and Arepa

  • Arepa contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin B12 than Taquitos.
  • Taquitos' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 22% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arepa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
7
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3
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.1%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.6%
Contains more Selenium +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.1%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.6%
Contains more Selenium +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%

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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
11
:
1
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Vitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +382.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 213
Taquitos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +382.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
3
:
2
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +133.1%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Taquitos
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
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +133.1%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
3
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0
Arepa
Arepa
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.2%
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
4
:
1
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +90.2%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.33
Taquitos
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
Arepa
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +90.2%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 34.54g Arepa
Protein 9.21g 5.48g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 5.38g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 37.14g Arepa
Calories 284kcal 219kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0g Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 2.9g 2.6g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 89mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 1.04mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Arepa
Phosphorus 132mg 117mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 88mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 270mg Arepa
Zinc 0.71mg 0.8mg Arepa
Copper 0.1mg 0.03mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.116mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 6.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.29mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.07mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.042mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 0.888mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.202mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.107mg Taquitos
Folate 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 3.5µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.048mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.193mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.207mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.671mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.228mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.131mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.276mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.276mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.166mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 5mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.157g Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 2.902g Taquitos
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.514g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.989g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 0.825g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.065g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Arepa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Taquitos
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.