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Taquitos vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taquitos and Beef sticks

  • Taquitos have more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Taquitos.
  • Taquitos have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +240.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%

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.
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%
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 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +455.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +522.8%
Contains more WaterWater +123.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.4%
Contains more FatsFats +295.5%
Contains more OtherOther +134%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +323.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.42g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taquitos Beef sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Taquitos Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 284kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 9.21g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 12.54g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 30.73g 5.4g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 5.4g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 133mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 68mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 257mg Beef sticks
Iron 2.47mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Sugar 1.3g Beef sticks
Fiber 2.9g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Zinc 0.71mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 180mg Beef sticks
Sodium 453mg 1531mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 30µg 13µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.086mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.141mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.328mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 0µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Beef sticks
Choline 15.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 20.8g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 4.42g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.269mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.717mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.468mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.189mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.428mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.249mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
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
Taquitos Beef sticks
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
34%
Taquitos
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 1078mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.49g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks 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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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