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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.
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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +247.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.9%

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
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 ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more FatsFats +154.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +65.8%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +878.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.348g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +201.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +80%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +933.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +766.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in 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.
Taquitos Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 284kcal 135kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 7.28g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 4.92g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 30.73g 13.66g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 15.36g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 17mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 1IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 88mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 196mg Lasagne
Iron 2.47mg 0.71mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 3.11g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.7g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.09mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 29.62g 9.83g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 115mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 373mg Lasagne
Vitamin A 206IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A 30µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.193mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 15.9µg Taquitos
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
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 16.9µg 7µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 24µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.196g Taquitos
Choline 15.9mg 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 2.31g 2.348g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.758g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.433g 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
Fructose 0.12g 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.026g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.005g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 0.322g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Lasagne
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
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
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.

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