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 for 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.
- Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index than taquitos.
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 IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +604.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 313mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.31g | 6.154g | 17% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 269mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 745mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 2.4µg | 12% |
| Protein | 9.21g | 15.05g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.47mg | 1.77mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 20.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.29mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.42mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.266mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 72µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Starch | 29.62g | 17.1g | 5% |
| Folate | 68µg | 52µg | 4% |
| Fats | 12.54g | 15.25g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.9mg | 29.8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 33.63g | 24.04g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.765g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 4.2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 4.094g | 1% |
| Calories | 284kcal | 294kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 183mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.73g | 22.34g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0.19µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | 0.322g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.468mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.454g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | 3.427g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.7% |
~equal in
Water
~42.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.154 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.094g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +73.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +81.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +377.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +233.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
