Taquitos vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taquitos and Corn chips different?
- Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Corn chips is 41% higher.
- Taquitos contain 9 times more Folate than Corn chips. While Taquitos contain 68µg of Folate, Corn chips contain only 8µg.
- Taquitos have less Saturated Fat.
Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 IronIron | +105.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47% |
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 AVitamin A | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +604.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +357.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +168.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +539.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.3% |
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:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3894.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
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
4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.1% |
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:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +73.4% |
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Sucrose
~0.27g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 284kcal | 538kcal |
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| Protein | 9.21g | 6.17g |
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| Fats | 12.54g | 33.36g |
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| Net carbs | 30.73g | 52.9g |
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| Carbs | 33.63g | 56.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 72mg |
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| Calcium | 104mg | 138mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 144mg |
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| Iron | 2.47mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 4g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.29mg |
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| Starch | 29.62g | 51.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 453mg | 514mg |
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| Vitamin A | 206IU | 69IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 7.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 7.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 0.842mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 6.3µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.071g | 0.088g |
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| Choline | 15.9mg | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.31g | 4.331g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 9.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 16.438g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.269mg | 0.246mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.235mg |
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| Leucine | 0.717mg | 0.803mg |
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| Lysine | 0.468mg | 0.185mg |
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| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0.137mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 0.322mg |
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| Valine | 0.428mg | 0.331mg |
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| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0.2mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.264g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | 16.036g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.021g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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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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.