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Taquitos vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taquitos and Pilaf different?

  • Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, while Pilaf is higher in Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need of Sodium 37% more than Taquitos.
  • Taquitos contain 34 times more Vitamin K than Pilaf. Taquitos contain 16.9µg of Vitamin K, while Pilaf contains 0.5µg.
  • Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat.

Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types were used in this article.

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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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
3
:
7
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Calcium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Copper +66%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Equal in Iron - 2.44
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.3%
Contains more Copper +66%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Equal in Iron - 2.44

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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
6
:
6
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +3280%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Taquitos
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%
Pilaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +3280%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Folate +211.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
2
:
3
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +815.3%
Contains more Water +431.6%
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.9%
Contains more Other +105.3%
Taquitos
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
Pilaf
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +815.3%
Contains more Water +431.6%
Contains more Protein +13.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.9%
Contains more Other +105.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
2
:
1
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1196.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1023.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1196.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1023.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
1
:
3
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +140.5%
Contains more Glucose +11.1%
Contains more Maltose +44.9%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.3
Taquitos
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
Pilaf
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +140.5%
Contains more Glucose +11.1%
Contains more Maltose +44.9%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taquitos Pilaf
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 9.21g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 12.54g 1.37g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 284kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 29.62g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0.12g 0g Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 1.53g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 1.2g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 83mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 2.44mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 132mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 155mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 453mg 1303mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.1mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.387mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 16.7µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 206IU 14IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 4µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.04mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.087mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 68µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.02µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 0.5µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.086mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.221mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.279mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.523mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.145mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.32mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.374mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.15mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.071g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.373g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.377g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.