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Cinnamon roll vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cinnamon roll and Pastry

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 20% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pastry is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +83.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Equal in Folate - 78
Equal in Vitamin K - 16.1
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% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Equal in Folate - 78
Equal in Vitamin K - 16.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +123.3%
Contains more Other +36%
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Equal in Carbs - 45.1
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +123.3%
Contains more Other +36%
Contains more Protein +64%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Equal in Carbs - 45.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 43.6g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 26.61g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 48.6g 45.1g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 183mg 10mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 131mg 60mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 61mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.53mg
Copper 0.062mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.292mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 13µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.54mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.021mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.176mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.41mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.215mg 0.142mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.255mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.126mg 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.295g Pastry
Saturated Fat 12.649g 9.643g Pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.894g Pastry
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 Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.006g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.