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, and vitamin B3, yet kung Pao chicken is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Taquitos cover 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 CalciumCalcium | +420% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +934.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
6.98 g
Carbs:
6.87 g
Water:
74.78 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +389.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75% |
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Protein
~9.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +1070.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +520% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +600% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +350% |
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.032mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.47mg | 0.76mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.055mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 8.1µg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 16µg | 13% |
| Starch | 29.62g | 2.53g | 11% |
| Fats | 12.54g | 6.98g | 9% |
| Carbs | 33.63g | 6.87g | 9% |
| Calories | 284kcal | 129kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.243mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 2.757mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 2.173g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 65µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.31g | 1.352g | 4% |
| Choline | 15.9mg | 37.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 13.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0.11µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 402mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 218mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.21g | 9.76g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.54g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.73g | 5.37g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.74mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.269mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.717mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.468mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.428mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.244g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | 2.688g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.