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Taco salad vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between taco salad and cinnamon roll?

  • Taco salad is higher in zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12, yet cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 46% more.
  • Taco salad has 3 times more zinc than cinnamon roll. While taco salad has 1.36mg of zinc, cinnamon roll has only 0.53mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in taco salad is lower.

We used Fast foods, taco salad and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.7%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +490.9%

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% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
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% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.1%
Contains more WaterWater +281.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
Contains more FatsFats +256.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +234.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.446g 12.649g 42%
Fats 7.46g 26.61g 29%
Selenium 2.2µg 13µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 3.676g 19%
Calories 141kcal 452kcal 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 8.723g 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.211mg 13%
Carbs 11.91g 48.6g 12%
Calcium 97mg 183mg 9%
Phosphorus 72mg 131mg 8%
Folate 42µg 72µg 8%
Zinc 1.36mg 0.53mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 2.404mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.337mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Copper 0.113mg 0.062mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.038mg 6%
Cholesterol 22mg 5mg 6%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.292mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Protein 6.68g 4.45g 4%
Sodium 385mg 305mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.138mg 3%
Iron 1.15mg 1.37mg 3%
Potassium 210mg 102mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.3mg 2%
Choline 23.3mg 10.6mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Cinnamon roll
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
18%
Taco salad
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.