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Apple pie vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Apple pie and Cinnamon roll?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer than Apple pie in Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apple pie is lower.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Calcium +1563.6%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +231.3%
Contains more Copper +34.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Calcium +1563.6%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +231.3%
Contains more Copper +34.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin C +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.2%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin C +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.2%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +175%
Contains more Protein +134.2%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Other +51.1%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +175%
Contains more Protein +134.2%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +42.9%
Contains more Other +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.2%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 1.9g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 11g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 34g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 237kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.2g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.21mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 7mg 14mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 24mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 65mg 102mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 266mg 305mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.046mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.182mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 124IU 2IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.3mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.138mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.038mg
Folate 4µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.054mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.129mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.07mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.032mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.084mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.038mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Apple pie
Trans Fat 0.295g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 12.649g Apple pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Apple pie
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.852g)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.