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Cinnamon roll vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Cookie dough?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium, Folate, and Selenium, yet Cookie dough is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 39% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 6 times more Calcium than Cookie dough. Cinnamon roll has 183mg of Calcium, while Cookie dough has 31mg.
  • Cookie dough contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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.
Contains more Calcium +490.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Manganese +162%
Equal in Sodium - 294
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 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Calcium +490.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Manganese +162%
Equal in Sodium - 294

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.148
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.148
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Equal in Other - 1.3
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.7%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.7%

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 Cookie dough
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cinnamon roll Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 56.6g Cookie dough
Protein 4.45g 5.4g Cookie dough
Fats 26.61g 18.9g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 59.1g Cookie dough
Calories 452kcal 424kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Cookie dough
Fiber 1.2g 2.5g Cookie dough
Calcium 183mg 31mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.14mg Cookie dough
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 131mg 104mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 147mg Cookie dough
Sodium 305mg 294mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.53mg 0.64mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.062mg 0.11mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.292mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 13µg 9.1µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 70IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Cookie dough
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.234mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.148mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.865mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.372mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.041mg Cookie dough
Folate 72µg 35µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.04µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.176mg 0.177mg Cookie dough
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.227mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.41mg 0.414mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.215mg 0.257mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.104mg 0.122mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.278mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.255mg 0.291mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.126mg 0.125mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 24mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Cookie dough
Saturated Fat 12.649g 4.751g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 2.592g 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
Cinnamon roll Cookie dough
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
16%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.898g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.