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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 for 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.
  • Pilaf has a higher glycemic index (60) than taquitos (49).

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.
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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94%
~equal in Iron ~2.44mg

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%
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3280%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.1%

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
Pilaf
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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 FatsFats +815.3%
Contains more WaterWater +431.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.9%
Contains more OtherOther +105.3%

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
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1196.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1023.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

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
Pilaf
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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 FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +140.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +44.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.3g
~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 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 453mg 1303mg 37%
Folate 68µg 212µg 36%
Selenium 16.7µg 32.4µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.377g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.603mg 23%
Manganese 0.387mg 0.882mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.4mg 20%
Fats 12.54g 1.37g 17%
Starch 29.62g 71.23g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.087mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 6.127mg 14%
Carbs 33.63g 76.31g 14%
Vitamin K 16.9µg 0.5µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.373g 11%
Saturated fat 2.31g 0.307g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.02µg 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.166mg 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.04mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.715mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Calories 284kcal 359kcal 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 1mg 4%
Phosphorus 132mg 154mg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.01mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 4µg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 32mg 2%
Protein 9.21g 10.42g 2%
Calcium 104mg 83mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 155mg 188mg 1%
Net carbs 30.73g 75.11g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Iron 2.47mg 2.44mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 1.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g 0g N/A
Choline 15.9mg 17.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.269mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.717mg 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.468mg 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.428mg 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.249mg 0.15mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Pilaf
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
47%
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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