Beef & Cheese Taquitos vs Orange Chicken
Overall, Orange Chicken has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Beef & Cheese Taquitos | Orange Chicken |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 301 kcal | 114 kcal |
| Fat | 13.2 g | 4.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 9.6 g | 15 g |
| Additives | 13 | 5 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Eggs, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Orange Chicken has 62% fewer calories (114 kcal vs 301 kcal).
- Orange Chicken has 68% less fat (4.3 g vs 13.2 g).
- Orange Chicken has 88% less saturated fat (0.4 g vs 2.9 g).
- Orange Chicken has 27% less salt (0.9 g vs 1.2 g).
- Beef & Cheese Taquitos has 52% more fiber (1.5 g vs 0.7 g).
- Orange Chicken has 36% more protein (15 g vs 9.6 g).
- Orange Chicken has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Beef & Cheese Taquitos lists: Gluten.
- Only Orange Chicken lists: Eggs.
Ingredients
Beef & Cheese Taquitos
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, COOKED BEEF (COOKED BEEF, BEEF BROTH, SALT), SOYBEAN OIL, COLBY CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RED BELL PEPPER, TOMATO PASTE, GREEN BELL PEPPER, BEEF BASE (ROASTED BEEF AND CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, FLAVORING [DRIED ONION AND GARLIC], WHEY, CARAMEL COLOR, CHICKEN FAT), SALT, DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN FLOUR, DRIED ONIONS, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SPICES, BRINED JALAPEÑO PEPPERS (JALAPEÑOS, VINEGAR, SALT), SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), MODIFIED CELLULOSE, CUMIN, CORN STARCH, DRIED GARLIC, SUGAR, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND GUANYLATE, DRIED CHIPOTLE CHILI PEPPERS, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SOY FLOUR, SPICE EXTRACTS, WHEY, DEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, DOUGH CONDITIONER (SODIUM METABISULFITE, CORN STARCH, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE)
Orange Chicken
Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Sweetener (Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract), Chickpea Flour, Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Organic Soybeans, Salt, Organic Alcohol), Apple Cider Vinegar, Whey Protein Concentrate, Salt, Baking Soda, Garlic Powder, Guar Gum, Orange Zest (Orange Peel, Water, Citric Acid), Paprika, Ginger Powder, Onion Powder, Red Chili Flake, Black Pepper, Whole Egg, Breaded Chicken Fried in Grapeseed Oil, Safflower Oil, Sunflower Oil, and/or Non-GMO Canola Oil
FAQ
Which is healthier: Beef & Cheese Taquitos or Orange Chicken?
Overall, Orange Chicken has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Orange Chicken has fewer calories: 114 kcal versus 301 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Orange Chicken has less sugar: 0.7 g versus 0.7 g per 100 g.