Taquitos vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taquitos and spanish rice
- Spanish rice has less selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, and fiber than taquitos.
- Taquitos cover your daily need for selenium, 17% more than spanish rice.
- Taquitos have 5 times more calcium than spanish rice. While taquitos have 104mg of calcium, spanish rice has only 20mg.
- Spanish rice has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +420% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +88.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +274.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
Other:
1.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37% |
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Carbs
~31.16g
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Other
~1.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.235 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.317 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
27.55 g
Sucrose:
0.38 g
Glucose:
0.5 g
Fructose:
0.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +26.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +455.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +250% |
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Starch
~27.55g
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 7.4µg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.47mg | 1.15mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.074mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 2.317g | 13% |
| Protein | 9.21g | 3.28g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.183mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 57mg | 11% |
| Fats | 12.54g | 5.29g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 2.378mg | 9% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 153mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 1.511g | 8% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.2g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.31g | 1.005g | 6% |
| Folate | 68µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Calories | 284kcal | 185kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.065mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0.08µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 528mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 33.63g | 31.16g | 1% |
| Choline | 15.9mg | 9.1mg | 1% |
| Starch | 29.62g | 27.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.415mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 116mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.73g | 29.96g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.269mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.717mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.468mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.428mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.238g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | 2.052g | N/A |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taquitos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.3 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)