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

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Tostada shells?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 6 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. Cinnamon roll has 13µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells have 2.2µg.
  • Tostada shells contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Tostada shells, corn 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.
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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +490.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +855.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +471.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.6%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.4%

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
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +238%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Tostada 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 Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 452kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 4.45g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 26.61g 23.38g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 48.6g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 5mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 14mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 183mg 76mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.37mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Sugar 25.7g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.2g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.062mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.53mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 16.39g 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 131mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 305mg 657mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 13µg 2.2µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.094mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.553mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.191mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.163g Tostada shells
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g 7.011g Tostada shells
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 7.217g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.124g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Tostada 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
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.638g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients

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

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