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Taquitos vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taquitos and Cream of Rice

  • Taquitos are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin K, yet Cream of Rice is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Taquitos is 25% higher.
  • Cream of Rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt.

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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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +675%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +676.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +456.7%
Contains more IronIron +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%

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% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +5550%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +532.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +923.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.4%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +104.7%

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
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15496.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15585.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Cream of Rice Opinion
Calories 284kcal 52kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 0.9g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 0.1g Taquitos
Net carbs 30.73g 11.4g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 11.5g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 3mg Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 1mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 20mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 1.3g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 2.9g 0.1g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.034mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 0.16mg Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 17mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 206IU 0IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.02mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.144mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 3µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.071mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.018mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.039mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.076mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.027mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 0µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 3µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Cream of Rice
Choline 15.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.02g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.031g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.027g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.013mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.044mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.015mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.073mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.037mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.026mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.037mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.057mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.026mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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 Cream of Rice
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
4%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.