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Cinnamon roll vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cinnamon roll and Biscuit

  • Cinnamon roll has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Biscuit is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 -47.4%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Water +52.3%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Water +52.3%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cinnamon roll Biscuit
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 Cinnamon roll Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 43.1g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 7g Biscuit
Fats 26.61g 16.3g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 44.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 353kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 183mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.37mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 131mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 102mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 305mg 580mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.062mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.292mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 13µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 2IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.285mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.035mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 61µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.176mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.41mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.215mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.104mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.255mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.126mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 5mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.295g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 12.649g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 6.93g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.163g Biscuit
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
Cinnamon roll Biscuit
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%
Cinnamon roll
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
55%
Biscuit

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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.