Taco shells vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco shells and cinnamon roll
- Taco shells have more fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, and zinc; however, cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 28% higher.
- Cinnamon roll has 6 times less magnesium than taco shells. Taco shells have 83mg of magnesium, while cinnamon roll has 14mg.
- Taco shells are lower in saturated fat.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.
Food types used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +492.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +76.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 12.649g | 25% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.2g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 14mg | 16% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 16.39g | 16% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 13µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 131mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.038mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 3.676g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.292mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.53mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 183mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 21.79g | 26.61g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.062mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 15.2µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 48.6g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 8.723g | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 10.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.138mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 4.45g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 2.404mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Folate | 69µg | 72µg | 1% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 452kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 305mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 47.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 25.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.225g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 3.352g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
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 | -43.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +235.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1911% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2950% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1010% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1330% |
