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

Taquitos vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Taquitos and Granola bars

  • Taquitos have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B12, while Granola bars have more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 60% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain.

Infographic

Taquitos vs Granola bars 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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +304.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +292%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.2%
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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 3% 2% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +524.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.4%

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
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +995.9%
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.5%
~equal in Protein ~10.1g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.37g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.38g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Granola bars Opinion
Calories 284kcal 471kcal Granola bars
Protein 9.21g 10.1g Granola bars
Fats 12.54g 19.8g Granola bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Granola bars
Net carbs 30.73g 59.1g Granola bars
Carbs 33.63g 64.4g Granola bars
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 97mg Granola bars
Calcium 104mg 61mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 336mg Granola bars
Iron 2.47mg 2.95mg Granola bars
Sugar 1.3g 28.57g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 5.3g Granola bars
Copper 0.1mg 0.392mg Granola bars
Zinc 0.71mg 2.03mg Granola bars
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 277mg Granola bars
Sodium 453mg 294mg Granola bars
Vitamin A 206IU 33IU Taquitos
Vitamin A 30µg 2µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 2.09mg Granola bars
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 1.777mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.7µg 16.2µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.264mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.119mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.581mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.813mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.085mg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 14.6µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 23µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Granola bars
Choline 15.9mg 22mg Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.31g 2.37g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 4.38g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 12.05g Granola bars
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.177mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.269mg 0.264mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.352mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.724mg Granola bars
Lysine 0.468mg 0.4mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.177mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.479mg Granola bars
Valine 0.428mg 0.508mg Granola bars
Histidine 0.249mg 0.216mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Granola bars
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
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.