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Taquitos vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taquitos and onion rings

  • Taquitos have more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, onion rings has more vitamin K.
  • Taquitos' daily need coverage for selenium is 20% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more IronIron +97.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%

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.
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% 10% 23% 1.5% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +101.8%

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%
Contains more FatsFats +14%
~equal in Carbs ~33.79g
~equal in Water ~46.37g

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.137g

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +15.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +18.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +486.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1355.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +950%
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 Onion rings
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Onion rings DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 7.633g 23%
Selenium 16.7µg 5.6µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.349mg 16%
Iron 2.47mg 1.25mg 15%
Vitamin K 16.9µg 34.1µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.116mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.185mg 12%
Protein 9.21g 4.14g 10%
Phosphorus 132mg 71mg 9%
Folate 68µg 33µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg 8%
Calcium 104mg 31mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 3g 5%
Sodium 453mg 370mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.294mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.46mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Fats 12.54g 14.3g 3%
Fiber 2.9g 2.2g 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.073mg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.117mg 2%
Starch 29.62g 25.58g 2%
Manganese 0.387mg 0.348mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Potassium 155mg 123mg 1%
Fructose 0.12g 1.26g 1%
Choline 15.9mg 10.7mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.31g 2.137g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calories 284kcal 276kcal 0%
Net carbs 30.73g 31.59g N/A
Carbs 33.63g 33.79g 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 1.3g 5.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.269mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.214mg 0%
Leucine 0.717mg 0.35mg 0%
Lysine 0.468mg 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.428mg 0.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.249mg 0.109mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.789g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.047g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 6.346g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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