Taquitos vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Taquitos and Tortellini?
- Taquitos are higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , yet Tortellini is higher in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Tortellini's daily need coverage for Selenium is 13% more.
- Taquitos have 13 times more Vitamin K than Tortellini. While Taquitos have 16.9µg of Vitamin K, Tortellini has only 1.3µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Taquitos are lower.
We used Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.1% |
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 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +606.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.9% |
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:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.8% |
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Other
~1.77g
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
3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +134% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +818.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 284kcal | 307kcal |
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| Protein | 9.21g | 13.5g |
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| Fats | 12.54g | 7.23g |
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| Net carbs | 30.73g | 45.1g |
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| Carbs | 33.63g | 47g |
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| Cholesterol | 13mg | 42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 104mg | 152mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 2.47mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.95g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.02mg |
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| Starch | 29.62g |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 212mg |
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| Sodium | 453mg | 406mg |
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| Vitamin A | 206IU | 143IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 30µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.387mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 2.696mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 74µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.071g |
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| Choline | 15.9mg | 5.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.31g | 3.6g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 2.066g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 0.461g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.269mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 0.717mg |
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| Lysine | 0.468mg |
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| Methionine | 0.189mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg |
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| Valine | 0.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.249mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
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.