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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.
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%
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 +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%
~equal in Sodium ~305mg

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 0% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg
~equal in Folate ~72µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 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 -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
97% 2%
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
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Cinnamon roll 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells 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
20%
Taco shells
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon 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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. 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.

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