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Taquitos vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taquitos and Potato sticks

  • Taquitos have more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Potato sticks have more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 53% higher.
  • Potato sticks contain 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Taquitos. Taquitos contain 0.331mg of Vitamin B1, while Potato sticks contain 0.096mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taquitos are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 Calcium +477.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +698.1%
Contains more Zinc +39.4%
Contains more Copper +215%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Manganese - 0.423
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +477.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +698.1%
Contains more Zinc +39.4%
Contains more Copper +215%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Manganese - 0.423

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +706.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +706.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +1842.7%
Contains more Fats +174.3%
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
Contains more Other +80.9%
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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +1842.7%
Contains more Fats +174.3%
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
Contains more Other +80.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.7%
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 49.9g Potato sticks
Protein 9.21g 6.7g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 33.63g 53.3g Potato sticks
Calories 284kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 2.9g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 104mg 18mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 2.27mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 132mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 155mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 453mg 633mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.1mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.387mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 16.7µg 8.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 0IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.096mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.116mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.403mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Folate 68µg 40µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
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
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.071g Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 2.31g 8.88g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 17.9g Potato sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Potato sticks
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
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.57g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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