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Cinnamon roll vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon roll and Butter cookie different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium, Vitamin K, and Selenium, however, Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Butter cookie is 37% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 9 times more Vitamin K than Butter cookie. While Cinnamon roll contains 15.2µg of Vitamin K, Butter cookie contains only 1.7µg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Cholesterol.

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched are the varieties used 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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
6
:
4
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
Contains more Calcium +531%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +54.8%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains more Copper +222.6%
Equal in Potassium - 111
Equal in Sodium - 282
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Butter cookie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +531%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +54.8%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains more Copper +222.6%
Equal in Potassium - 111
Equal in Sodium - 282

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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
4
:
8
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
Contains more Vitamin E +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +794.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +33550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
Equal in Folate - 76
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%
Butter cookie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +794.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +33550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Water +312.6%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +41.8%
Contains more Other +17.6%
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
Butter cookie
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Water +312.6%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Carbs +41.8%
Contains more Other +17.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
1
Butter cookie
Butter cookie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.6%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Butter cookie
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.6%

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 Butter cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 4.45g 6.1g Butter cookie
Fats 26.61g 18.8g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 452kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 20.24g Butter cookie
Fiber 1.2g 0.8g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 29mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 102mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 111mg Butter cookie
Sodium 305mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.53mg 0.38mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.292mg 0.17mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 8.4µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.58mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.036mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.7µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.176mg 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.41mg 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.215mg 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.104mg 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.255mg 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.126mg 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 5mg 117mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 12.649g 11.051g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 5.522g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.982g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Butter cookie
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
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.598g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie 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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.