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Taco shells vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between taco shells and sweet roll?

  • Taco shells are richer in phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, manganese, and zinc, yet sweet roll is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 22% higher.
  • Taco shells have 5 times more magnesium than sweet roll. Taco shells have 83mg of magnesium, while sweet roll has 17mg.
  • Sweet roll contains less saturated fat.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index than taco shells.

We used Taco shells, baked and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins types in this comparison.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg
~equal in Sodium ~304mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +287.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.2g

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36%

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 Sweet roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Sweet roll DV% diff.
Starch 54.94g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Phosphorus 233mg 76mg 22%
Selenium 4.8µg 17µg 22%
Saturated fat 7.105g 3.079g 18%
Fiber 6.7g 2.4g 17%
Magnesium 83mg 17mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.265mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 7.473g 13%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.3mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.99mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.324mg 9%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.59mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 8%
Fats 21.79g 16.4g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.107mg 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 4.797g 5%
Calories 476kcal 372kcal 5%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 4.4µg 4%
Potassium 231mg 111mg 4%
Carbs 63.49g 50.9g 4%
Copper 0.113mg 0.088mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.384mg 3%
Calcium 100mg 72mg 3%
Choline 29.9mg 41.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Sodium 324mg 304mg 1%
Folate 69µg 72µg 1%
Protein 6.41g 6.2g 0%
Net carbs 56.79g 48.5g N/A
Iron 1.64mg 1.6mg 0%
Sugar 1.5g 31.73g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Sweet 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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet 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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.