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Taquitos vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taquitos and Pretzels different?

  • Taquitos are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B12, while Pretzels are higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Pretzels covers your daily need of Manganese 61% more than Taquitos.
  • Pretzels are lower in Saturated Fat.

Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
6
:
4
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +47.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Selenium +187.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Contains more Copper +164%
Contains more Manganese +362.3%
Equal in Potassium - 146
Taquitos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Pretzels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +47.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Selenium +187.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Zinc +19.7%
Contains more Copper +164%
Contains more Manganese +362.3%
Equal in Potassium - 146

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.
Taquitos
Taquitos
10
:
1
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +22.1%
Taquitos
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%
Pretzels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +22.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
3
:
2
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Fats +258.3%
Contains more Water +1195.2%
Contains more Carbs +135.5%
Contains more Other +160.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Taquitos
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
Pretzels
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Fats +258.3%
Contains more Water +1195.2%
Contains more Carbs +135.5%
Contains more Other +160.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taquitos
Taquitos
2
:
1
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Taquitos
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Pretzels
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 9.21g 9.1g Taquitos
Fats 12.54g 3.5g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 284kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g Pretzels
Fiber 2.9g 2.8g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 36mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 1.67mg Taquitos
Magnesium 24mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 132mg 113mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 146mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 1715mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 0.85mg Pretzels
Copper 0.1mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0.387mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 16.7µg 5.8µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 0IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.18mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 1.92mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.288mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.116mg Taquitos
Folate 68µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.269mg 0.259mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.345mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg 0.636mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg 0.221mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg 0.164mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.428mg 0.392mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg 0.201mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.071g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 2.31g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.36g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 1.22g Taquitos
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Pretzels
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
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 1262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.