Taquitos vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Taquitos and Tortilla chips
- Taquitos have more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron, however, Tortilla chips have more Vitamin E, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
- Taquitos' daily need coverage for Selenium is 22% more.
- Taquitos have 6 times more Folate than Tortilla chips. Taquitos have 68µg of Folate, while Tortilla chips have 12µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.
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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 IronIron | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +279.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5050% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +295.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +359.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +212.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22% |
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:
7.1 g
Fats:
20.68 g
Carbs:
67.78 g
Water:
2.64 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1518.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.5% |
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Other
~1.8g
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
2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.769 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.3% |
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:
62.53 g
Sucrose:
0.78 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +111.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +160% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 284kcal | 472kcal |
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| Protein | 9.21g | 7.1g |
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| Fats | 12.54g | 20.68g |
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| Net carbs | 30.73g | 62.38g |
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| Carbs | 33.63g | 67.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 84mg |
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| Calcium | 104mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 182mg |
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| Iron | 2.47mg | 1.52mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.38mg |
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| Starch | 29.62g | 62.53g |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 225mg |
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| Sodium | 453mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 3.53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.388mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 0.838mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 20.9µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.071g | 0.812g |
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| Choline | 15.9mg | 19.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.31g | 2.811g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 5.664g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 10.769g |
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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 | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.23g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g | 9.695g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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