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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 have more Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 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.

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% 1% 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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
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 Opinion
Calories 476kcal 452kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.45g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 56.79g 47.4g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 48.6g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 14mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 231mg 102mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.37mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 25.7g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.2g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.062mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.53mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 16.39g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 131mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 17IU 2IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.56mg 0.292mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.211mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.038mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 8.6µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 69µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.295g Taco shells
Choline 29.9mg 10.6mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 12.649g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 3.676g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.227mg 0.176mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.837mg 0.41mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.18mg 0.104mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.264mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.255mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.126mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.225g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 3.352g Taco shells

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.