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Danish pastry vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Cinnamon roll different?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 29% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 5 times more Cholesterol than Cinnamon roll. While Danish pastry contains 23mg of Cholesterol, Cinnamon roll contains only 5mg.

Danish pastry, cheese and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +422.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 102
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +422.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 102

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 A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +120.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +120.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Water +65.4%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Equal in Other - 1.36
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +79.8%
Contains more Water +65.4%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Equal in Other - 1.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.8%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 8g 4.45g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 37.2g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 374kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 6.95g 25.7g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 35mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.8mg 1.37mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 98mg 102mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 417mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.7mg 0.53mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.062mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.292mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 13µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.138mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.16µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.068mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.176mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.226mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.41mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.215mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.104mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.264mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.255mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.126mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 12.649g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 8.723g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.676g 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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Danish pastry 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
23%
Danish pastry
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.855g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.