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

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What are the main differences between Sweet roll and Taco shells?

  • Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% higher.

We used Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins and Taco shells, baked 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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
2
:
8
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Selenium +254.2%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains more Zinc +172.9%
Contains more Copper +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +86.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.64
Equal in Sodium - 324
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Selenium +254.2%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains more Zinc +172.9%
Contains more Copper +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +86.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.64
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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
9
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.5%
Equal in Folate - 69
Sweet roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
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 A +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.5%
Equal in Folate - 69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
1
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +287.5%
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Sweet roll
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 Water +287.5%
Contains more Fats +32.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
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:
1
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Sweet roll
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 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 -56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 6.2g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 16.4g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 50.9g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 372kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 31.73g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.4g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 72mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.6mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 17mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 76mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 111mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 304mg 324mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.59mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.088mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.3mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 17µg 4.8µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 214IU 17IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 1µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.69mg Sweet roll
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.216mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.08mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 1.867mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.406mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 72µg 69µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Sweet roll
Vitamin K 4.4µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.04mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.211mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.22mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.458mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.243mg 0.197mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.29mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.291mg 0.287mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.145mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 3.079g 7.105g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Sweet roll
Monounsaturated Fat 4.797g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 5.495g Sweet roll
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet 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
31%
Sweet roll
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet 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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.