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Taquitos vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taquitos and Sesame chicken different?

  • Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Sesame chicken is richer in Choline, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Taquitos is 24% higher.
  • Taquitos contain 9 times more Calcium than Sesame chicken. While Taquitos contain 104mg of Calcium, Sesame chicken contains only 12mg.
  • Taquitos have less Cholesterol.

Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken are the varieties 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.
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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more IronIron +126.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg
~equal in Sodium ~482mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.7µg

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +361%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.96mg

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13.6%
~equal in Water ~42.8g
~equal in Other ~1.74g

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% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.41g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +176.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3830%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2322.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1575%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 284kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 9.21g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 12.54g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 30.73g 26.18g Taquitos
Carbs 33.63g 26.88g Taquitos
Cholesterol 13mg 59mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Taquitos
Calcium 104mg 12mg Taquitos
Potassium 155mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 2.47mg 1.09mg Taquitos
Sugar 1.3g 15.98g Taquitos
Fiber 2.9g 0.7g Taquitos
Copper 0.1mg 0.051mg Taquitos
Zinc 0.71mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Starch 29.62g 10.7g Taquitos
Phosphorus 132mg 130mg Taquitos
Sodium 453mg 482mg Taquitos
Vitamin A 206IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 30µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.13mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.387mg 0.083mg Taquitos
Selenium 16.7µg 16.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.04mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.225mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 16.9µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 68µg 8µg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Choline 15.9mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.31g 2.41g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 3.546g Taquitos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 6.885g Sesame chicken
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
Fructose 0.12g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Sesame chicken
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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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