Taquitos vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Taquitos and Orange chicken
- Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Fiber, yet Orange chicken is higher in Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B6.
- Taquitos covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 24% more than Orange chicken.
- Taquitos contain 7 times more Calcium than Orange chicken. While Taquitos contain 104mg of Calcium, Orange chicken contains only 14mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Taquitos are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Chinese, orange 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.
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Calcium
+642.9%
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Iron
+162.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Sodium
-18.1%
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Copper
+138.1%
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Manganese
+344.8%
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Potassium
+34.8%
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Zinc
+59.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 130
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
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Calcium
+642.9%
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Iron
+162.8%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Sodium
-18.1%
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Copper
+138.1%
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Manganese
+344.8%
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Potassium
+34.8%
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Zinc
+59.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 130
Equal in Selenium - 17.1
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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Vitamin B1
+669.8%
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Vitamin B2
+25.9%
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Folate
+580%
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Vitamin A
+28.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+107.9%
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Vitamin B6
+64.3%
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Vitamin B12
+11.1%
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Vitamin K
+44.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.07
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.59
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Vitamin B1
+669.8%
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Vitamin B2
+25.9%
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Folate
+580%
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Vitamin A
+28.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+107.9%
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Vitamin B6
+64.3%
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Vitamin B12
+11.1%
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Vitamin K
+44.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.07
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.59
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+49.7%
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Protein
+57%
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Water
+13.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.68
Equal in Other - 1.97
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
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Carbs
+49.7%
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Protein
+57%
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Water
+13.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.68
Equal in Other - 1.97
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422
Saturated Fat:
2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.235 g
Saturated Fat:
2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.086 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.422
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+182.1%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+4000%
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Glucose
+600%
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Fructose
+458.3%
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
Starch:
10.5 g
Sucrose:
12.3 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+182.1%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+4000%
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Glucose
+600%
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Fructose
+458.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 30.73g | 21.66g |
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| Protein | 9.21g | 14.46g |
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| Fats | 12.54g | 12.68g |
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| Carbs | 33.63g | 22.46g |
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| Calories | 284kcal | 262kcal |
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| Starch | 29.62g | 10.5g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.67g |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 13.6g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 0.8g |
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| Calcium | 104mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 2.47mg | 0.94mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 130mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 209mg |
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| Sodium | 453mg | 553mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.087mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 17.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 206IU | 264IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 30µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 1.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 3.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 24.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.113mg |
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| Threonine | 0.269mg | 0.576mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 0.717mg | 1.001mg |
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| Lysine | 0.468mg | 1.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 0.51mg |
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| Valine | 0.428mg | 0.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0.359mg |
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| Cholesterol | 13mg | 61mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.071g | 0.053g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.31g | 2.422g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 6.086g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | 5.284g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.619g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.01g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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