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Cinnamon roll vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon roll and Danish pastry different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 29% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 5 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. While Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, Danish pastry contains only 35mg.
  • Danish pastry has less Saturated Fat.

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Danish pastry, cheese 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
4
:
6
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Calcium +422.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 98
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +422.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 98

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
7
:
4
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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%
Danish pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Water +65.4%
Contains more Other +10.3%
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
Danish pastry
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Water +65.4%
Contains more Other +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
1
:
2
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.7%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.7%

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 Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 36.2g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 26.61g 21.9g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 37.2g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 374kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 1.2g 1g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 35mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 131mg 108mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 98mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 417mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.062mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.292mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 13µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.35mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.19mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.304mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 72µg 60µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 15.2µg 6.9µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.176mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.41mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.215mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.104mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.255mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.126mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 5mg 23mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 12.649g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 2.575g 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

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Cinnamon roll Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.855g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.