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Taquitos vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taquitos and Kung Pao chicken

  • Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, yet Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Taquitos covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 25% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Taquitos contain 5 times more Calcium than Kung Pao chicken. While Taquitos contain 104mg of Calcium, Kung Pao chicken contains only 20mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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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 Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.02
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.02
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Carbs +389.5%
Contains more Other +16.8%
Contains more Water +75%
Equal in Protein - 9.76
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% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Carbs +389.5%
Contains more Other +16.8%
Contains more Water +75%
Equal in Protein - 9.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1070.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +600%
Contains more Fructose +350%
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
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1070.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +600%
Contains more Fructose +350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 5.37g Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 12.54g 6.98g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 6.87g Taquitos
Calories 284kcal 129kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g 2.53g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 1.3g 3.03g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.5g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 20mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 0.76mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Phosphorus 132mg 94mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 453mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Zinc 0.71mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.1mg 0.073mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.256mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 8.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.02mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.032mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.055mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 2.757mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 68µg 16µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.11µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 13.6µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.269mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.717mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.468mg 0.449mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.402mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.249mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 13mg 26mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 2.31g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.173g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 3.02g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 2.688g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.244g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Taquitos
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.958g)
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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.