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

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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Sweet roll?

  • Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc, yet Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% higher.
  • Taco shells have 5 times more Magnesium than Sweet roll. Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, while Sweet roll has 17mg.
  • Sweet roll contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins types in this comparison.

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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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
8
:
2
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains more Zinc +172.9%
Contains more Copper +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +254.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Equal in Sodium - 304
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains more Zinc +172.9%
Contains more Copper +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +254.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Equal in Sodium - 304

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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
9
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 72
Taco shells
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%
Sweet roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
4
:
1
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Water +287.5%
Equal in Protein - 6.2
Taco shells
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
Sweet roll
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Water +287.5%
Equal in Protein - 6.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
1
:
2
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Sweet roll
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%

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 Sweet roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Sweet roll Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 48.5g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 6.2g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 16.4g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 50.9g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 372kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 31.73g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.4g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 72mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.6mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 17mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 76mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 111mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 304mg Sweet roll
Zinc 1.61mg 0.59mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.088mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.3mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 17µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 17IU 214IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 62µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.99mg Sweet roll
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.324mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.265mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.384mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.406mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.107mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 72µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Sweet roll
Vitamin K 8.6µg 4.4µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.227mg 0.211mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.837mg 0.458mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.18mg 0.117mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.287mg 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.167mg 0.145mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 7.105g 3.079g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Sweet roll
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 4.797g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 7.473g Sweet roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Sweet 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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet 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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.