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Cinnamon roll vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and White cake?

  • White cake has less Folate, Calcium, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat than Cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 10 times more Vitamin E than White cake. Cinnamon roll has 1.15mg of Vitamin E , while White cake has 0.12mg.
  • White cake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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
8
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2
White cake
White cake
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.1%
Contains more Zinc +60.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.5%
Equal in Potassium - 99
Equal in Sodium - 284
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Equal in Manganese - 0.277
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
White cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.1%
Contains more Zinc +60.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.5%
Equal in Potassium - 99
Equal in Sodium - 284
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Equal in Manganese - 0.277

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
9
:
3
White cake
White cake
Contains more Vitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Folate +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
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%
White cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Folate +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
White cake
White cake
Contains more Fats +158.3%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Water - 20.7
Equal in Other - 1.4
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
White cake
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +158.3%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Equal in Protein - 4.4
Equal in Water - 20.7
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
1
White cake
White cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
White cake
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll White cake Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 62.2g White cake
Protein 4.45g 4.4g Cinnamon roll
Fats 26.61g 10.3g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 63.2g White cake
Calories 452kcal 356kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 57.39g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.2g 1g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 90mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.16mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 70mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 99mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.53mg 0.33mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.067mg White cake
Manganese 0.292mg 0.277mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 10.7µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.12mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.128mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.189mg White cake
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.063mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.167mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.029mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 31µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.06µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 4.1µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.054mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg 0.157mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.199mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg 0.338mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg 0.204mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.107mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.228mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg 0.229mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg 0.099mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 1mg White cake
Trans Fat 0.295g White cake
Saturated Fat 12.649g 3.897g White cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 3.692g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 2.162g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll White cake
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
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.752g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.