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Taquitos vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taquitos and Corn cake

  • Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Iron, Selenium, and Folate, yet Corn cake is higher in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Manganese needs 62% more than Taquitos.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn cake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 +447.4%
Contains more Iron +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +181.7%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +369%
Equal in Potassium - 157
Equal in Sodium - 488
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 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Contains more Calcium +447.4%
Contains more Iron +76.4%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +181.7%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +369%
Equal in Potassium - 157
Equal in Sodium - 488

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 B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14
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 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +422.5%
Contains more Water +829.1%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +148%
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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +422.5%
Contains more Water +829.1%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +148%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +536.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Corn cake Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 81.5g Corn cake
Protein 9.21g 8.1g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 2.4g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 83.4g Corn cake
Calories 284kcal 387kcal Corn cake
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 23.47g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.9g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 19mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 1.4mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 114mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 132mg 157mg Corn cake
Potassium 155mg 157mg Corn cake
Sodium 453mg 488mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 2mg Corn cake
Copper 0.1mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Manganese 0.387mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 16.7µg 9.9µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.25mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.05mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.14mg
Folate 68µg 19µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 0µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.081mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.316mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.468mg 0.267mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.177mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.408mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.249mg 0.227mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Corn cake
Trans Fat 0.071g Corn cake
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.76g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.93g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Corn cake
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
23%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.