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Cinnamon roll vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cinnamon roll and Wafer

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin K, while Wafer has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 45% higher.
  • Wafer contains 6 times less Vitamin K than Cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 15.2µg of Vitamin K, while Wafer contains 2.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wafer is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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 +490.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Selenium +128.1%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +646.8%
Contains more Manganese +138.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
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 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +490.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Selenium +128.1%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +646.8%
Contains more Manganese +138.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132

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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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin E +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.203
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% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.203

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Water +321.8%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +47.1%
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% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Water +321.8%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 4.45g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 26.61g 14.2g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 452kcal 433kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 37.43g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 183mg 31mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 14mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 131mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 102mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 305mg 580mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.062mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.292mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 13µg 5.7µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.72mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.203mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 72µg 47µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.4µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.176mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.41mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.215mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.104mg 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.255mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.126mg 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 5mg 2mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.295g Wafer
Saturated Fat 12.649g 4.241g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 4.865g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.153g Wafer
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 Wafer
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
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.