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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +289.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +372.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +559.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +333.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +382.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +261.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +103.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +328.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +90.2% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.07mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 0.989g | 22% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 6.1µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 0.888mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.47mg | 1.04mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.042mg | 18% |
| Folate | 68µg | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.116mg | 12% |
| Starch | 29.62g | 12% | |
| Fats | 12.54g | 5.38g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 3.5µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 1.514g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 270mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.21g | 5.48g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.202mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.29mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.31g | 2.902g | 3% |
| Calories | 284kcal | 219kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 61µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.9mg | 4.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 33.63g | 37.14g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.73g | 34.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | 0.157g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.269mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.717mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.468mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.428mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.065g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | 0.825g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.592g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)