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Doughnuts vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Doughnuts and Cinnamon roll

  • Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , however, Cinnamon roll have more Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 18% more.
  • Doughnuts have 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Cinnamon roll. Doughnuts have 0.301mg of Vitamin B2, while Cinnamon roll has 0.138mg.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 +84.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Calcium +357.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +84.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Contains more Calcium +357.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.7%
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 A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Other +38.2%
Equal in Fats - 26.61
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
Equal in Water - 18.98
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +19.3%
Contains more Other +38.2%
Equal in Fats - 26.61
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
Equal in Water - 18.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.723
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.676
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.723
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.676

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +58.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +25.5%
Contains more Glucose +355.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +164.8%
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 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 +58.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +25.5%
Contains more Glucose +355.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +164.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 5.31g 4.45g Doughnuts
Fats 24.93g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 47.06g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 434kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 25.91g 16.39g Doughnuts
Fructose 0g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 18.15g 25.7g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Doughnuts
Calcium 40mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 2.53mg 1.37mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 131mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 102mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.5mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.09mg 0.062mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.292mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 14IU 2IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.15mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.211mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.138mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 2.404mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.337mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.038mg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 72µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 9.8µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 10mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 12.649g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 3.676g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g 3.352g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 0.225g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Doughnuts 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
33%
Doughnuts
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.

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