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Cinnamon roll vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon roll and Muffin different?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, Choline, and Manganese.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 49% more than Muffin.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 4 times more Calcium than Muffin. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, while Muffin contains 44mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types were 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
7
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +315.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.3
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +315.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.3
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
1
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Equal in Protein - 4.49
Equal in Carbs - 53
Equal in Other - 1.48
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Equal in Protein - 4.49
Equal in Carbs - 53
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.4%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
3
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Glucose +148%
Contains more Maltose +204.3%
Contains more Sucrose +39.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 16.31
Equal in Fructose - 1.21
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
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +148%
Contains more Maltose +204.3%
Contains more Sucrose +39.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 16.31
Equal in Fructose - 1.21

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 4.45g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 26.61g 16.07g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 53g Muffin
Calories 452kcal 375kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g 16.31g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 25.7g 31.47g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 44mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.3mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 102mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 305mg 336mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.37mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.06mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 13µg 8.2µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.168mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.418mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 72µg 48µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 15.2µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.066mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.224mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.215mg 0.199mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.255mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.126mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 5mg 30mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 12.649g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 4.822g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll 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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.805g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.