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Taquitos vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taquitos and Lasagne

  • Taquitos have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin K, however, Lasagne is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Taquitos covers your daily need of Iron 22% more than Lasagne.
  • Taquitos have 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Lasagne. While Taquitos have 0.331mg of Vitamin B1, Lasagne has only 0.07mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 +18.2%
Contains more Iron +247.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +100.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +247.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +100.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Equal in Selenium - 15.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +154.9%
Contains more Carbs +118.9%
Contains more Other +19.7%
Contains more Water +65.8%
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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +154.9%
Contains more Carbs +118.9%
Contains more Other +19.7%
Contains more Water +65.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +878.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +878.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.348

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +201.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +80%
Contains more Glucose +933.3%
Contains more Fructose +766.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +201.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +80%
Contains more Glucose +933.3%
Contains more Fructose +766.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 13.66g Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 7.28g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 4.92g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 15.36g Taquitos
Calories 284kcal 135kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g 9.83g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 1.3g 3.11g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.7g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 88mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 115mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 453mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.71mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.1mg 0.09mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.193mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 15.9µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 1IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.07mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.074mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.528mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.323mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.122mg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 24µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 16.9µg 7µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.085mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.219mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.224mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.578mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.189mg 0.164mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.329mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.285mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.183mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 17mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.196g Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 2.348g Taquitos
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.758g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.433g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 0.322g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.026g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Lasagne
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taquitos
Taquitos is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.