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

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The main differences between Cinnamon roll and Taco shells

  • Cinnamon roll has more Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Taco shells has more Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 28% higher.
  • Taco shells are lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +492.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.5%
Contains more IronIron +19.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.8%
~equal in Sodium ~324mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +182.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.216mg
~equal in Folate ~69µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +196.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1911%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2950%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1010%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1330%
Contains more StarchStarch +235.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon roll Taco shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cinnamon roll Taco shells Opinion
Calories 452kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 4.45g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 26.61g 21.79g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 48.6g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 14mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 183mg 100mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1.37mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 25.7g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.062mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.53mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 16.39g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 131mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 305mg 324mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.69mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 13µg 4.8µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.08mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.867mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 8.6µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 69µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.172g Taco shells
Choline 10.6mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 12.649g 7.105g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 6.935g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.04mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.22mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.215mg 0.197mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.255mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.126mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 1.11g 0.1g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Taco shells
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Cinnamon roll
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.2g)
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.