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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 have more fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 28% higher.
  • Taco shells are lower in saturated fat.
  • Taco shells have a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

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% 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% 0.33% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 7.105g 25%
Fiber 1.2g 6.7g 22%
Magnesium 14mg 83mg 16%
Starch 16.39g 54.94g 16%
Selenium 13µg 4.8µg 15%
Phosphorus 131mg 233mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.203mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 5.495g 12%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.56mg 12%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.61mg 10%
Calcium 183mg 100mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Fats 26.61g 21.79g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.062mg 0.113mg 6%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 8.6µg 6%
Carbs 48.6g 63.49g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 6.935g 4%
Potassium 102mg 231mg 4%
Choline 10.6mg 29.9mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.08mg 4%
Protein 4.45g 6.41g 4%
Iron 1.37mg 1.64mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.867mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.1g 1%
Folate 72µg 69µg 1%
Calories 452kcal 476kcal 1%
Sodium 305mg 324mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.216mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.167mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 5.097g N/A

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.

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