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Taquitos vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taquitos and Scrambled egg

  • Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Scrambled egg is richer in Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Scrambled egg is 138% higher.
  • Taquitos contain 18 times more Vitamin B3 than Scrambled egg. Taquitos contain 3.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Scrambled egg contains 0.21mg.
  • Taquitos contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +133.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.59
Equal in Potassium - 147
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 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Calcium +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +133.8%
Contains more Selenium +34.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.59
Equal in Potassium - 147

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 E +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1733.3%
Contains more Folate +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +461.1%
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 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1733.3%
Contains more Folate +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +461.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1516.8%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Protein +50.3%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Water +56.1%
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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +1516.8%
Contains more Other +56.7%
Contains more Protein +50.3%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Water +56.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.8%
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 30.73g 2.08g Taquitos
Protein 9.21g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 12.54g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Carbs 33.63g 2.08g Taquitos
Calories 284kcal 212kcal Taquitos
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 1.64g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 0g Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 57mg Taquitos
Iron 2.47mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 155mg 147mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 0.71mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.1mg 0.067mg Taquitos
Manganese 0.387mg 0.043mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 22.5µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 206IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.96mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.08mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 0.21mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.19mg Scrambled egg
Folate 68µg 29µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 16.9µg 9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.269mg 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 0.717mg 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.468mg 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.189mg 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.428mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.249mg 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 13mg 426mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 2.31g 6.153g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 1.969g 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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Taquitos Scrambled egg
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
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.843g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/nutrients

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

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