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Taquitos vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taquitos and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Taquitos are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Chicken Quesadilla is 26% higher.
  • Taquitos contain 7 times more Vitamin K than Chicken Quesadilla. Taquitos contain 16.9µg of Vitamin K, while Chicken Quesadilla contains 2.4µg.
  • Taquitos contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.

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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 Iron +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +158.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Contains more Calcium +158.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.19
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 6% 6% 1% 50% 42% 79% 0% 19% 39% 24% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Contains more Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Equal in Water - 42.62
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
15% 15% 24% 43% 3%
Protein: 15.05 g
Fats: 15.25 g
Carbs: 24.04 g
Water: 42.62 g
Other: 3.04 g
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Contains more Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +21.6%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Equal in Water - 42.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.094
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.094

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +73.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +81.4%
Contains more Glucose +377.8%
Contains more Fructose +233.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
90% 2% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 17.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.43 g
Fructose: 0.4 g
Lactose: 0.53 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0.08 g
Contains more Starch +73.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +81.4%
Contains more Glucose +377.8%
Contains more Fructose +233.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 22.34g Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 12.54g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 33.63g 24.04g Taquitos
Calories 284kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 29.62g 17.1g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.3g 1.88g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.7g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 2.47mg 1.77mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 132mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 155mg 183mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 453mg 745mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.1mg 0.076mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.266mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 206IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.29mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.2mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.18mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.08mg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 52µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.19µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 16.9µg 2.4µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 37mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.322g Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 6.154g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 3.765g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 4.094g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 3.427g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.454g Taquitos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Chicken Quesadilla
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
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/nutrients

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

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