Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Taquitos vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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 for corn grits is 53% higher.
  • Corn grits has less saturated fat.
  • Taquitos have a lower glycemic index (49) than corn grits (80).

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.

Infographic

Taquitos vs Corn grits infographic
Infographic link

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% 10% 23% 1.5% 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 DV% diff.
Iron 2.47mg 6.71mg 53%
Selenium 16.7µg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.191g 27%
Fats 12.54g 0.49g 19%
Phosphorus 132mg 14mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.143mg 16%
Protein 9.21g 1.58g 15%
Manganese 0.387mg 0.049mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.672mg 14%
Vitamin K 16.9µg 0µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.081g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.135mg 11%
Calories 284kcal 74kcal 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.31g 0.076g 10%
Sodium 453mg 227mg 10%
Folate 68µg 27µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.052mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.028mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 8%
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g 7%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.01mg 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.09mg 6%
Carbs 33.63g 15.95g 6%
Starch 29.62g 15.39g 6%
Calcium 104mg 64mg 4%
Potassium 155mg 27mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin A 30µg 3%
Choline 15.9mg 2.6mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 30.73g 14.85g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.269mg 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.058mg 0%
Leucine 0.717mg 0.228mg 0%
Lysine 0.468mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.428mg 0.077mg 0%
Histidine 0.249mg 0.048mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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

People also compare

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?
?
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.