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Cinnamon roll vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon roll and English muffin

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, English muffin is higher in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 62% more than English muffin.
  • Cinnamon roll has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than English muffin. While Cinnamon roll has 3.676g of Polyunsaturated fat, English muffin has only 0.888g.
  • English muffin has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +251.9%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +251.9%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Folate +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Folate +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1378.3%
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Equal in Carbs - 46
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +1378.3%
Contains more Protein +73%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2788.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2788.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

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 English muffin
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 43.3g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 26.61g 1.8g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 46g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 235kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g English muffin
Fiber 1.2g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 183mg 52mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 0.89mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 131mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 102mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 305mg 464mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.062mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.292mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.181mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.566mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 72µg 37µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.04µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.176mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.41mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.215mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.104mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.255mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.126mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.295g English muffin
Saturated Fat 12.649g 0.259g English muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 0.302g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.888g 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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Cinnamon roll English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.