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Carrot cake vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carrot cake and Cinnamon roll?

  • Carrot cake is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Iron, yet Cinnamon roll is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) 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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
5
:
5
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +165%
Contains more Copper +24%
Equal in Calcium - 183
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +80.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Zinc +165%
Contains more Copper +24%
Equal in Calcium - 183

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
5
:
7
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +96400%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.404
Equal in Folate - 72
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Cinnamon roll
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 +96400%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.404
Equal in Folate - 72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Contains more Fats +171.5%
Contains more Water +427.2%
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Cinnamon roll
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 +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Contains more Fats +171.5%
Contains more Water +427.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.676
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.676

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 47.4g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 4.45g Carrot cake
Fats 9.8g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 79.2g 48.6g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Carrot cake
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 172mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.8mg 1.37mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 247mg 131mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 102mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.2mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.05mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.528mg 0.292mg Carrot cake
Selenium 14.9µg 13µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 2IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.3mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.211mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.138mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.038mg Carrot cake
Folate 67µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.149mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.336mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.142mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.083mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.212mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.109mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Carrot cake
Trans Fat 0.295g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 12.649g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 3.676g Carrot cake
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake 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
30%
Carrot cake
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.