Taquitos vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taquitos and tostada shells different?
- Taquitos are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron, while tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, fats, magnesium, fiber, and carbs.
- Taquitos cover your daily need for selenium 26% more than tostada shells.
- Taquitos contain 3 times more vitamin B2 than tostada shells. Taquitos contain 0.277mg of vitamin B2, while tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
- Taquitos are lower in saturated fat.
Taquitos, frozen, chicken, and cheese, oven-heated and Tostada shells, corn types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +659.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +159.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.593g | 0.124g | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 8.285g | 27% |
| Selenium | 16.7µg | 2.2µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.31g | 7.011g | 21% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 3.591g | 21% | |
| Fats | 12.54g | 23.38g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.363mg | 17% |
| Folate | 68µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.094mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 1.553mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.9µg | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 76mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.47mg | 1.53mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 5.8g | 12% |
| Starch | 29.62g | 55.4g | 11% |
| Calories | 284kcal | 474kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 33.63g | 64.43g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 203mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 657mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 8% | |
| Protein | 9.21g | 6.15g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 7.217g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.23mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 104mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.9mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 155mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.353mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.363mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.2g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 308kcal | 771kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 35g | 21g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.9 | 2.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 30.73g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 3 IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.468mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.418mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.005g | 0.005g | N/A |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1187.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.6% |
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
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.6% |
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:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +87% |
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