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Cracker vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cracker and Cinnamon roll

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3, however, Cinnamon roll is higher in Selenium.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 45% more than Cinnamon roll.
  • Cracker has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Cinnamon roll. While Cracker has 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, Cinnamon roll has only 0.138mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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 Iron +194.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Copper +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Calcium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +194.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains more Copper +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Calcium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Selenium +94%
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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Contains more Vitamin E +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Water +504.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.61
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Carbs +26.1%
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Water +504.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +203.2%
Contains more Sucrose +189.4%
Contains more Glucose +548.9%
Contains more Fructose +282.8%
Contains more Maltose +197.9%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +203.2%
Contains more Sucrose +189.4%
Contains more Glucose +548.9%
Contains more Fructose +282.8%
Contains more Maltose +197.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cracker Cinnamon roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 59g 47.4g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 4.45g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 61.3g 48.6g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 452kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 16.39g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 8.18g 25.7g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 1.2g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 4.03mg 1.37mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 131mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 102mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.49mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.104mg 0.062mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.292mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.15mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.211mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.138mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.404mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.337mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.038mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 72µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 69.3µg 15.2µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.068mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.176mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.226mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.41mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.112mg 0.104mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.264mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.255mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.126mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.295g Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 5.562g 12.649g Cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.676g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 3.352g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.225g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Cinnamon roll
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
53%
Cracker
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.087g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.