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Cinnamon roll vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Gingersnaps?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin K, yet Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 6 times more Vitamin K than Gingersnaps. Cinnamon roll has 15.2µg of Vitamin K, while Gingersnaps have 2.5µg.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, gingersnaps 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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
4
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6
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Calcium +137.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Selenium +154.9%
Contains more Iron +367.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +239.2%
Contains more Copper +391.9%
Contains more Manganese +432.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Calcium +137.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Selenium +154.9%
Contains more Iron +367.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +239.2%
Contains more Copper +391.9%
Contains more Manganese +432.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55

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
5
:
5
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +508%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
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%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +508%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Fats +171.5%
Contains more Water +258.1%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +76.5%
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
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +171.5%
Contains more Water +258.1%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +76.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 4.45g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 26.61g 9.8g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 452kcal 416kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 19.92g Gingersnaps
Fiber 1.2g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 183mg 77mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 14mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 131mg 83mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 305mg 501mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.062mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.292mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 13µg 5.1µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.97mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.2mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 72µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.5µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.176mg 0.155mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.212mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg 0.38mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg 0.195mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.094mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.263mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg 0.248mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg 0.114mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 0.295g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 12.649g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 5.365g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.372g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.