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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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
3
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Selenium +170.8%
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%
Equal in Sodium - 324
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Selenium +170.8%
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%
Equal in Sodium - 324

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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
8
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.216
Equal in Folate - 69
Cinnamon roll
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.216
Equal in Folate - 69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Water +196.6%
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Cinnamon roll
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
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
Contains more Fats +22.1%
Contains more Water +196.6%
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Other +40.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.5%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
4
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Sucrose +1911%
Contains more Glucose +2950%
Contains more Fructose +1010%
Contains more Maltose +1330%
Contains more Starch +235.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Cinnamon roll
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
Taco shells
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 Sucrose +1911%
Contains more Glucose +2950%
Contains more Fructose +1010%
Contains more Maltose +1330%
Contains more Starch +235.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 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 Cinnamon roll Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 4.45g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 26.61g 21.79g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 452kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 16.39g 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 1.11g 0.1g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 183mg 100mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 14mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 131mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 102mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 305mg 324mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.062mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.292mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 13µg 4.8µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.69mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 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
Folate 72µg 69µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 8.6µg Cinnamon roll
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
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.172g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 12.649g 7.105g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 6.935g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.27g 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 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
49%
Taco shells

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. 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.