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Cinnamon roll vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cinnamon roll and Doughnuts

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, and Selenium, however, Doughnuts has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 18% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 5 times more Calcium than Doughnuts. Cinnamon roll has 183mg of Calcium, while Doughnuts have 40mg.
  • Doughnuts are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +357.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.7%
Contains more Iron +84.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +357.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.7%
Contains more Iron +84.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5

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
3
:
8
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
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%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +27.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Other +38.2%
Equal in Fats - 24.93
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Water - 20.82
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
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Other +38.2%
Equal in Fats - 24.93
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Water - 20.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.544
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.544
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
4
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Sucrose +25.5%
Contains more Glucose +355.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +164.8%
Contains more Starch +58.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Cinnamon roll
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +25.5%
Contains more Glucose +355.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +164.8%
Contains more Starch +58.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 45.36g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 26.61g 24.93g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 47.06g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 434kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g 25.91g Doughnuts
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 183mg 40mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 131mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 102mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 305mg 477mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.5mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.292mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 13µg 10.1µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 72µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.06µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 9.8µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 10mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 12.649g 11.105g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 8.544g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cinnamon roll Doughnuts
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
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.