Taco shells vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco shells and dinner rolls
- Taco shells have more fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, dinner rolls are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Dinner rolls' daily need coverage for selenium is 40% more.
- Taco shells contain 5 times more saturated fat than dinner rolls. Taco shells contain 7.105g of saturated fat, while dinner rolls contain 1.375g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve).
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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 | +219.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +458.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +146.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.4% |
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:
10.86 g
Fats:
6.47 g
Carbs:
52.04 g
Water:
28.44 g
Other:
2.19 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +236.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +344.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
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
1.375 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.509 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +268.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 26.8µg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 1.375g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.526mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 3.72mg | 26% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 6.47g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.374mg | 23% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 5.367mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.509g | 20% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 122mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 26mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 1.881g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 6.41g | 10.86g | 9% |
| Folate | 69µg | 101µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.097mg | 8% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 310kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 178mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 467mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 52.04g | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 139mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 14.6mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 10.6µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.582mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 50.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 5.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.506mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.224g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dinner rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
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.