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Taquitos vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taquitos and Corn grits different?

  • Taquitos are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 53% higher.
  • Corn grits has less Saturated Fat.

Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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.
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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +688.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +842.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +689.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +171.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%

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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +511.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +482.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2459.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.8%
Contains more OtherOther +147.4%
Contains more WaterWater +90%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5869.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2117.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

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
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +92.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +200%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Corn grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Corn grits Opinion
Calories 284kcal 74kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 1.58g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 0.49g Taquitos
Net carbs 30.73g 14.85g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 15.95g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg Corn grits
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 6mg Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 64mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 27mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 1.3g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 0.09mg Taquitos
Starch 29.62g 15.39g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 14mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.01mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.049mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.143mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.135mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.672mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.052mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.028mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 0µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 27µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Corn grits
Choline 15.9mg 2.6mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.081g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.191g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.011mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.052mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.058mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.228mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.031mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.029mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.087mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.077mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.048mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Corn grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.234g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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