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, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Taquitos covers your daily need of 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 Sodium.
Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Tostada shells, corn types were 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.
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Calcium
+36.8%
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Iron
+61.4%
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Sodium
-31.1%
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Selenium
+659.1%
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Magnesium
+216.7%
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Phosphorus
+53.8%
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Potassium
+52.9%
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Zinc
+73.2%
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Copper
+48%
Equal in Manganese - 0.363
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Calcium
+36.8%
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Iron
+61.4%
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Sodium
-31.1%
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Selenium
+659.1%
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Magnesium
+216.7%
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Phosphorus
+53.8%
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Potassium
+52.9%
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Zinc
+73.2%
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Copper
+48%
Equal in Manganese - 0.363
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.
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Vitamin B2
+194.7%
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Vitamin B3
+147.9%
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Vitamin B5
+151.8%
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Vitamin B6
+159.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
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Vitamin B2
+194.7%
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Vitamin B3
+147.9%
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Vitamin B5
+151.8%
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Vitamin B6
+159.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+49.8%
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Water
+1187.3%
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Fats
+86.4%
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Carbs
+91.6%
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Other
+44.7%
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
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Protein
+49.8%
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Water
+1187.3%
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Fats
+86.4%
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Carbs
+91.6%
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Other
+44.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-67.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.6%
Saturated Fat:
2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.235 g
Saturated Fat:
7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.285 g
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Saturated Fat
-67.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.6%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
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Maltose
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Starch
+87%
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:
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+87%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 30.73g | 58.63g |
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| Protein | 9.21g | 6.15g |
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| Fats | 12.54g | 23.38g |
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| Carbs | 33.63g | 64.43g |
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| Calories | 284kcal | 474kcal |
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| Starch | 29.62g | 55.4g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 5.8g |
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| Calcium | 104mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 2.47mg | 1.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 203mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 453mg | 657mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.148mg |
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| Manganese | 0.387mg | 0.363mg |
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| Selenium | 16.7µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 206IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.331mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.277mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.85mg | 1.553mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.363mg |
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| Folate | 68µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.9µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 13mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.071g | 0.163g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.31g | 7.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 7.217g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.235g | 8.285g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.005g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.591g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.593g | 0.124g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.701g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (49)
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.