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Taquitos vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taquitos and Lucky Charms Cereal?

  • Taquitos have less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Manganese than Lucky Charms Cereal.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 276% higher.

We used Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS types in this comparison.

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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 53% 130% 20% 835% 71% 508% 124% 85% 283% 80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +317.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more IronIron +801.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +113%
Contains more ZincZinc +2522.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +461.5%

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 89% 169% 9% 117% 434% 398% 474% 26% 695% 850% 3.5% 556% 8.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1107.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1270.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3677.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +989.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.439mg
~equal in Choline ~16.1mg

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
8% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +149.8%
Contains more WaterWater +929.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.5%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%

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
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.542 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.7%

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
51% 39% 6% 2%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 28.9 g
Glucose: 4.7 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +25.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9533.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +5122.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +566.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +121.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Lucky Charms Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Calories 284kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 9.21g 7.67g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 5.02g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Net carbs 30.73g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Carbs 33.63g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 24mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 104mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 155mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 2.47mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 1.3g 36.13g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.1mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Zinc 0.71mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 29.62g 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 132mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 453mg 648mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A 30µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.45mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.387mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 16.7µg 14.6µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.439mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 16.9µg 1.4µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.013g Lucky Charms Cereal
Choline 15.9mg 16.1mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.586g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 1.542g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.044g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 1.486g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Lucky Charms Cereal
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
295%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.