Taquitos vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taquitos and pork skins?
- Taquitos are higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3, yet pork skins are higher in selenium, choline, and vitamin B12.
- Pork skins' daily need coverage for sodium is 59% more.
- The amount of sodium in taquitos is lower.
- The glycemic index of pork skins is lower.
We used Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, pork skins, plain types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +246.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +460.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +234.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +508.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +255.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +934.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
61.3 g
Fats:
31.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2274.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +565.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.64 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 9.21g | 61.3g | 104% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 1818mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 41µg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 2.31g | 11.37g | 41% |
| Fats | 12.54g | 31.3g | 29% |
| Choline | 15.9mg | 164.5mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 95mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 14.78g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.47mg | 0.88mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0.64µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.099mg | 19% |
| Folate | 68µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 1.549mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.069mg | 14% |
| Calories | 284kcal | 544kcal | 13% |
| Starch | 29.62g | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 0g | 12% |
| Carbs | 33.63g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.023mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 85mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 3.64g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 127mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.73g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.269mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 1.382mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.717mg | 3.322mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.468mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.428mg | 2.421mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 1365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)