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Taquitos vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taquitos and Poi

  • Taquitos are higher than Poi in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Taquitos covers your daily Selenium needs 29% more than Poi.
  • Taquitos contain 80 times more Saturated Fat than Poi. While Taquitos contain 2.31g of Saturated Fat, Poi contains only 0.029g.

Food varieties used in this article are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Poi.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more IronIron +180.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +66%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.37mg

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%
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1590%
Contains more FolateFolate +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95%
~equal in Choline ~16.7mg

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
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2323.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8857.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +208.2%
Contains more WaterWater +67.6%

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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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43854.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7201.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taquitos Poi
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Poi Opinion
Calories 284kcal 112kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 0.38g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 0.14g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Poi
Net carbs 30.73g 26.83g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 27.23g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Poi
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Calcium 104mg 16mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 183mg Poi
Iron 2.47mg 0.88mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 0.39g Poi
Fiber 2.9g 0.4g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.166mg Poi
Zinc 0.71mg 0.22mg Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 39mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 12mg Poi
Vitamin A 206IU 66IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 3µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.37mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 0.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.04mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.1mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.293mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.273mg Poi
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 1µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 21µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0g Poi
Choline 15.9mg 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.011g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 0.058g 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 Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Poi
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
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi 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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.