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Fruitcake vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fruitcake and Cinnamon roll

  • Fruitcake has more Fiber, however, Cinnamon roll has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 58% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 3 times less Fiber than Fruitcake. Fruitcake has 3.7g of Fiber, while Cinnamon roll has 1.2g.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
4
:
6
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Iron +51.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -66.9%
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +96.3%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +51.1%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -66.9%
Contains more Calcium +454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +96.3%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +550%

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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
3
:
8
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +913.3%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +913.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
2
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Water +33.3%
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Fats +192.4%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
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
Contains more Carbs +26.7%
Contains more Water +33.3%
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Fats +192.4%
Contains more Other +23.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Cinnamon roll
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 47.4g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 9.1g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 61.6g 48.6g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 27.42g 25.7g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 3.7g 1.2g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 2.07mg 1.37mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 153mg 102mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 305mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.05mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.22mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 2µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 22IU 2IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.038mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 1.5µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.102mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.206mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.121mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.059mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.144mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.071mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 5mg
Trans Fat 0.295g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 12.649g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 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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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.601g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (5 mg)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.