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Taquitos vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taquitos and Caesar salad

  • Taquitos have more Vitamin K, however, Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need of Selenium 27% more than Taquitos.
  • Taquitos have 3 times more Vitamin K than Caesar salad. While Taquitos have 16.9µg of Vitamin K, Caesar salad has only 5.9µg.
  • Taquitos have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg
~equal in Iron ~2.34mg
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

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 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +186.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.297mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.447mg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +31.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g
~equal in Water ~43.39g

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +17.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +988.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +841.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +114.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 284kcal 265kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 12.54g 9.54g Taquitos
Net carbs 30.73g 29.8g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 31.5g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 24mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 104mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 155mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.47mg 2.34mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 4.02g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.7g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.71mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 29.62g 25.29g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 453mg 454mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 30µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.61mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.321mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 3.237mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.447mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 16.9µg 5.9µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Caesar salad
Choline 15.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 4.206g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.38g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 1.461g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.269mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.717mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.468mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.189mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.428mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.249mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 0.12g 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.155g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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 Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

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

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