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Taquitos vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taquitos and Potato salad

  • Taquitos have more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Taquitos covers your daily Selenium needs 23% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad has 10 times less Folate than Taquitos. Taquitos have 68µg of Folate, while Potato salad has 7µg.
  • Taquitos contain less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +447.4%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +129%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +283.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%

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%
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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +871.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.141mg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.7%
Contains more FatsFats +52.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.1%
Contains more WaterWater +77.8%
~equal in Other ~1.95g

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taquitos Potato salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Potato salad Opinion
Calories 284kcal 143kcal Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 2.68g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 8.2g Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 30.73g 9.87g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 11.17g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 68mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 19mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 2.47mg 0.65mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g Potato salad
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.71mg 0.31mg Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 52mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 529mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 157IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.101mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 4.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.077mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.06mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 0.89mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 7µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Potato salad
Choline 15.9mg Taquitos
Saturated Fat 2.31g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.48g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 3.737g Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.042mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg 0.116mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.141mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.202mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.171mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.066mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.135mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg 0.172mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.062mg 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 Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
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 Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.