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French rolls vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French rolls and Taco shells different?

  • French rolls are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from French rolls is 42% higher.
  • French rolls contain 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While French rolls contain 0.3mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells contain only 0.08mg.
  • French rolls have less Saturated Fat.

Rolls, french and Taco shells, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
French rolls
French rolls
3
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +481.3%
Contains more Magnesium +315%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.4%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.9%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Manganese - 0.56
French rolls
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +65.2%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +481.3%
Contains more Magnesium +315%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.4%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.9%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Manganese - 0.56

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.
French rolls
French rolls
5
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.1%
Contains more Folate +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +377.8%
French rolls
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
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 B1 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.1%
Contains more Folate +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +377.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
French rolls
French rolls
3
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Water +443.8%
Contains more Fats +406.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Equal in Other - 1.91
French rolls
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 Protein +34.2%
Contains more Water +443.8%
Contains more Fats +406.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
French rolls
French rolls
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:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.9%
French rolls
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +558.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French rolls Taco shells
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 47g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 8.6g 6.41g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 50.2g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 277kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 0.31g 1.5g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 91mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 2.71mg 1.64mg French rolls
Magnesium 20mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 84mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 114mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 574mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.9mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.135mg 0.113mg French rolls
Manganese 0.559mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 27.9µg 4.8µg French rolls
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.216mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.08mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.867mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 113µg 69µg French rolls
Vitamin K 1.8µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.04mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg 0.227mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.22mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.231mg 0.197mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg 0.18mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.29mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg 0.287mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg 0.167mg French rolls
Trans Fat 0.172g French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.962g 7.105g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 5.495g Taco shells
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?

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is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
34%
French rolls
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.