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Taco shells vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco shells and Cinnamon roll

  • Taco shells have more Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Cinnamon roll have more Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 28% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 6 times less Magnesium than Taco shells. Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, while Cinnamon roll has 14mg.
  • Taco shells are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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 Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +492.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.9%
Contains more Potassium +126.5%
Contains more Zinc +203.8%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +91.8%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Selenium +170.8%
Equal in Sodium - 305
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +492.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.9%
Contains more Potassium +126.5%
Contains more Zinc +203.8%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +91.8%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Selenium +170.8%
Equal in Sodium - 305

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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Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.211
Equal in Folate - 72
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.211
Equal in Folate - 72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Water +196.6%
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Water +196.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.8%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +235.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1911%
Contains more Glucose +2950%
Contains more Fructose +1010%
Contains more Maltose +1330%
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +235.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1911%
Contains more Glucose +2950%
Contains more Fructose +1010%
Contains more Maltose +1330%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco shells Cinnamon roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 47.4g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.45g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 63.49g 48.6g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 452kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 16.39g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 1.5g 25.7g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.2g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.64mg 1.37mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 14mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 131mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 102mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 1.61mg 0.53mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.062mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.292mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 17IU 2IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.211mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.038mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 8.6µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.227mg 0.176mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.837mg 0.41mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.18mg 0.104mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.264mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.255mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.126mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.295g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 12.649g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 3.676g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 3.352g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.225g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Taco shells
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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