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Taquitos vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taquitos and Chinese fried rice different?

  • Taquitos are higher than Chinese fried rice in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Taquitos covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 26% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • Taquitos contain 11 times more Folate than Chinese fried rice. Taquitos contain 68µg of Folate, while Chinese fried rice contains 6µg.
  • Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat types were 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.
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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more IronIron +274.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.095mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.72mg

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 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +769.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +965.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +504.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +503.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1033.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.4%

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
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.4%
Contains more FatsFats +323.6%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%
~equal in Carbs ~32.79g

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
23% 28% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +645%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.6%

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
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +140%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +23.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +44.4%
~equal in Starch ~30.8g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 fried rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Chinese fried rice Opinion
Calories 284kcal 174kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 4.05g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 2.96g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 30.73g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 33.63g 32.79g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 18mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 12mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 76mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 0.66mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.095mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 0.72mg Chinese fried rice
Starch 29.62g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 132mg 51mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 387mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 206IU 279IU Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 30µg 22µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 16.7µg 8.3µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.015mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.026mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 0.637mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.032mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 2.8µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 6µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Choline 15.9mg 5.5mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.649g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 1.111g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.052mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.173mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.173mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.335mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.173mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.114mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.225mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.251mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.094mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0.05g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.111g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.001g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 0.981g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Chinese fried rice
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
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
27%
Chinese fried rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.77g)
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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

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

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