Taquitos vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taquitos and Tortilla different?

Taquitos are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Tortilla is richer in Iron, and Folate.
Daily need coverage for Iron from Tortilla is 17% higher.
Taquitos contain 42 times more Vitamin K than Tortilla. While Taquitos contain 16.9µg of Vitamin K, Tortilla contains only 0.4µg.
Tortilla has less Saturated Fat.

Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.

Taquitos

Tortilla

Contains more Calcium +48.6%

Contains more Magnesium +26.3%

Contains more Potassium +47.6%

Contains more Zinc +121.9%

Contains more Manganese +44.4%

Contains more Iron +54.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%

Equal in Sodium - 482

Equal in Copper - 0.102

Equal in Selenium - 16.6

Taquitos

Tortilla

Contains more Calcium +48.6%

Contains more Magnesium +26.3%

Contains more Potassium +47.6%

Contains more Zinc +121.9%

Contains more Manganese +44.4%

Contains more Iron +54.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%

Equal in Sodium - 482

Equal in Copper - 0.102

Equal in Selenium - 16.6

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.

Taquitos

Tortilla

Contains more Vitamin E +494.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +143%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +4125%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%

Contains more Folate +44.1%

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.125

Taquitos

Tortilla

Contains more Vitamin E +494.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +143%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.9%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +4125%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%

Contains more Folate +44.1%

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.125

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taquitos

Tortilla

Contains more Protein +26.5%

Contains more Fats +1220%

Contains more Carbs +48.5%

Equal in Water - 39.96

Equal in Other - 1.87

Taquitos

Protein: 9.21 g

Fats: 12.54 g

Carbs: 33.63 g

Water: 42.74 g

Other: 1.88 g

Tortilla

Protein: 7.28 g

Fats: 0.95 g

Carbs: 49.94 g

Water: 39.96 g

Other: 1.87 g

Contains more Protein +26.5%

Contains more Fats +1220%

Contains more Carbs +48.5%

Equal in Water - 39.96

Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taquitos

Tortilla

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2513.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +983.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Taquitos

Saturated Fat: 2.31 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g

Tortilla

Saturated Fat: 0.296 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2513.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +983.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Taquitos

Tortilla

Contains more Sucrose +36.4%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +45.2%

Contains more Glucose +66.7%

Contains more Maltose +203.8%

Taquitos

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

Tortilla

Starch: 43.02 g

Sucrose: 0.22 g

Glucose: 0.15 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 2.37 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Sucrose +36.4%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +45.2%

Contains more Glucose +66.7%

Contains more Maltose +203.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	30.73g	47.54g
Protein	9.21g	7.28g
Fats	12.54g	0.95g
Carbs	33.63g	49.94g
Calories	284kcal	237kcal
Starch	29.62g	43.02g
Fructose	0.12g	0g
Sugar	1.3g	2.75g
Fiber	2.9g	2.4g
Calcium	104mg	70mg
Iron	2.47mg	3.81mg
Magnesium	24mg	19mg
Phosphorus	132mg	146mg
Potassium	155mg	105mg
Sodium	453mg	482mg
Zinc	0.71mg	0.32mg
Copper	0.1mg	0.102mg
Manganese	0.387mg	0.268mg
Selenium	16.7µg	16.6µg
Vitamin A	206IU
Vitamin A RAE	30µg
Vitamin E	1.13mg	0.19mg
Vitamin D	3IU
Vitamin D	0.1µg
Vitamin B1	0.331mg	0.37mg
Vitamin B2	0.277mg	0.114mg
Vitamin B3	3.85mg	4.125mg
Vitamin B5	0.481mg	0.17mg
Vitamin B6	0.14mg	0.06mg
Folate	68µg	98µg
Vitamin B12	0.18µg
Vitamin K	16.9µg	0.4µg
Tryptophan	0.1mg	0.06mg
Threonine	0.269mg	0.182mg
Isoleucine	0.358mg	0.286mg
Leucine	0.717mg	0.53mg
Lysine	0.468mg	0.157mg
Methionine	0.189mg	0.122mg
Phenylalanine	0.418mg	0.375mg
Valine	0.428mg	0.326mg
Histidine	0.249mg	0.165mg
Cholesterol	13mg
Trans Fat	0.071g
Saturated Fat	2.31g	0.296g
Monounsaturated Fat	4.835g	0.185g
Polyunsaturated fat	4.235g	0.391g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.005g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	3.591g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.593g	0.019g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.003g

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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%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

46%

48%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.014g)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

Taquitos vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

How are Taquitos and Tortilla different?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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