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Taquitos vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taquitos and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Calcium, however, Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 29% higher.
  • Taquitos contain 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese cuisine. While Taquitos contain 0.331mg of Vitamin B1, Chinese cuisine contains only 0.033mg.

Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +372.7%
Contains more Iron +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +163.3%
Contains more Selenium +149.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +111.3%
Equal in Sodium - 409
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +372.7%
Contains more Iron +122.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +163.3%
Contains more Selenium +149.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +111.3%
Equal in Sodium - 409

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 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +903%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.7%
Contains more Folate +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +512.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +203.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.443
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +903%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.7%
Contains more Folate +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +512.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +203.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.443

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.1%
Contains more Fats +136.6%
Contains more Carbs +361.3%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Water +84.4%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +30.1%
Contains more Fats +136.6%
Contains more Carbs +361.3%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Water +84.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1527.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +290%
Contains more Glucose +666.7%
Contains more Fructose +358.3%
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1527.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +290%
Contains more Glucose +666.7%
Contains more Fructose +358.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 5.79g Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 7.08g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 5.3g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 7.29g Taquitos
Calories 284kcal 105kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g 1.82g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 1.3g 2.41g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.5g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 22mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 1.11mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 76mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 453mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 0.71mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.1mg 0.049mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.147mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 6.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.82mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 3IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.033mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.055mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.32mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.443mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 68µg 45µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 16.9µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.083mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.314mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.525mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.189mg 0.158mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.317mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.327mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.207mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 14mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.217g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 2.13g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 1.803g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.264g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.332g)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.