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 cover 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 is 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +642.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +669.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +315.7% |
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:
14.46 g
Fats:
12.68 g
Carbs:
22.46 g
Water:
48.43 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.68g
~equal in
Other
~1.97g
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
2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.086 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.422g
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:
10.5 g
Sucrose:
12.3 g
Glucose:
0.63 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +182.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4000% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +600% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +458.3% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.043mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.47mg | 0.94mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 61mg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 10µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.087mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 6.086g | 12% |
| Protein | 9.21g | 14.46g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Choline | 15.9mg | 66.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 14mg | 9% |
| Starch | 29.62g | 10.5g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 0.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 24.4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 75µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 553mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 33.63g | 22.46g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.474g | 3% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 3.59mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.31g | 2.422g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Calories | 284kcal | 262kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 17.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 12.54g | 12.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.73g | 21.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 130mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | 0.053g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.269mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.717mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.468mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.428mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | 5.284g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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 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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