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Biscuit vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Biscuit and Cinnamon roll

  • Biscuit has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Cinnamon roll is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Biscuit.
  • Cinnamon roll has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Biscuit. Biscuit has 0.31mg of Vitamin B2, while Cinnamon roll has 0.138mg.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +28.4%
Contains more Iron +111.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Calcium +28.4%
Contains more Iron +111.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Water +52.3%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Protein +57.3%
Contains more Water +52.3%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Equal in Carbs - 48.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 7g 4.45g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 44.6g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 353kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 2.18g 25.7g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 183mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.37mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 131mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 102mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.54mg 0.53mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.062mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg 0.292mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 13µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 2IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.138mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.404mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 61µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.068mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.176mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.41mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.215mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.104mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.264mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.255mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.126mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 5mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.295g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 12.649g Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.676g Biscuit
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

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Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.