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Cinnamon roll vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon roll and Croissant

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, and Vitamin K, however, Croissant is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Croissant covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 23% more than Cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 8 times more Vitamin K than Croissant. While Cinnamon roll has 15.2µg of Vitamin K, Croissant has only 1.8µg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Croissants, butter.

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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
3
:
7
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Calcium +394.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Selenium +74.6%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Calcium +394.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Selenium +74.6%

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
:
6
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Vitamin E +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.188
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
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%
Croissant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.188
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Equal in Carbs - 45.8
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
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Equal in Carbs - 45.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
1
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 11.659
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 11.659

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 43.2g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 26.61g 21g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 45.8g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 406kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 11.26g Croissant
Fiber 1.2g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 183mg 37mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Croissant
Phosphorus 131mg 105mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 118mg Croissant
Sodium 305mg 467mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.75mg Croissant
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg Croissant
Manganese 0.292mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 13µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 2IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.84mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.188mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.058mg Croissant
Folate 72µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.8µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.176mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.41mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.215mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.104mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.255mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.126mg 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 5mg 67mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Croissant
Saturated Fat 12.649g 11.659g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 5.525g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.094g 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 Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.