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Cinnamon roll vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Dinner rolls?

  • Cinnamon roll has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, and Folate than Dinner rolls.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Dinner rolls contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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 less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Iron +171.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +99.3%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Equal in Calcium - 178
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
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 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Iron +171.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +99.3%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Equal in Calcium - 178
Equal in Phosphorus - 122

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 E +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +40.3%
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 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +40.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +311.3%
Contains more Protein +144%
Contains more Water +49.8%
Contains more Other +61%
Equal in Carbs - 52.04
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more Fats +311.3%
Contains more Protein +144%
Contains more Water +49.8%
Contains more Other +61%
Equal in Carbs - 52.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Dinner rolls Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 50.04g Dinner rolls
Protein 4.45g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 26.61g 6.47g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 52.04g Dinner rolls
Calories 452kcal 310kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 5.55g Dinner rolls
Fiber 1.2g 2g Dinner rolls
Calcium 183mg 178mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 3.72mg Dinner rolls
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Dinner rolls
Phosphorus 131mg 122mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 139mg Dinner rolls
Sodium 305mg 467mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.99mg Dinner rolls
Copper 0.062mg 0.135mg Dinner rolls
Manganese 0.292mg 0.582mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 13µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 2IU 5IU Dinner rolls
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.28mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.452mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.097mg Dinner rolls
Folate 72µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 10.6µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.176mg 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.41mg 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.215mg 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.104mg 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.255mg 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.126mg 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 5mg 4mg Dinner rolls
Trans Fat 0.295g 0g Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 12.649g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 1.881g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 2.509g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.224g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Dinner rolls
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
41%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.274g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.