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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.
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +366.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 130
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
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 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +366.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 130
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Selenium - 16.7

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 B1 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.96
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 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.96

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Equal in Water - 42.8
Equal in Other - 1.74
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 Carbs +25.1%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Equal in Water - 42.8
Equal in Other - 1.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.41
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.41

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +176.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3830%
Contains more Glucose +2322.2%
Contains more Fructose +1575%
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 Starch +176.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3830%
Contains more Glucose +2322.2%
Contains more Fructose +1575%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos Sesame chicken
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
29%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
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 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. 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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