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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.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index than taco shells.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 SeleniumSelenium +254.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.64mg
~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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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 AVitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~69µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 WaterWater +287.5%
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Starch 54.94g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Phosphorus 76mg 233mg 22%
Selenium 17µg 4.8µg 22%
Saturated fat 3.079g 7.105g 18%
Fiber 2.4g 6.7g 17%
Magnesium 17mg 83mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.08mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 5.495g 13%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.56mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.69mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.216mg 9%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.61mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 8%
Fats 16.4g 21.79g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.203mg 7%
Vitamin A 62µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 6.935g 5%
Calories 372kcal 476kcal 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 8.6µg 4%
Potassium 111mg 231mg 4%
Carbs 50.9g 63.49g 4%
Copper 0.088mg 0.113mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 1.867mg 3%
Calcium 72mg 100mg 3%
Choline 41.3mg 29.9mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 304mg 324mg 1%
Folate 72µg 69µg 1%
Protein 6.2g 6.41g 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 56.79g N/A
Iron 1.6mg 1.64mg 0%
Sugar 31.73g 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet 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
31%
Sweet roll
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.23g)
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.