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Muffin vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Cinnamon roll different?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Choline, and Manganese, while Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 49% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin contains 9 times more Choline than Cinnamon roll. Muffin contains 92.5mg of Choline, while Cinnamon roll contains 10.6mg.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types were 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.
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
7
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +315.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.37
Equal in Sodium - 305
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +315.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.37
Equal in Sodium - 305
Equal in Copper - 0.062

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.
Muffin
Muffin
8
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
1
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.45
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
Equal in Other - 1.36
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Water +31.5%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Equal in Protein - 4.45
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
Equal in Other - 1.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.9%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 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 -77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Sucrose +39.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +148%
Contains more Maltose +204.3%
Equal in Starch - 16.39
Equal in Fructose - 1.11
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Sucrose +39.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +148%
Contains more Maltose +204.3%
Equal in Starch - 16.39
Equal in Fructose - 1.11

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 47.4g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 4.45g Muffin
Fats 16.07g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 53g 48.6g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.31g 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.21g 1.11g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 25.7g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 44mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.3mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 146mg 131mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 102mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.37mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.06mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.449mg 0.292mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 73IU 2IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.15mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.3mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.138mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.337mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 39.2µg 15.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.181mg 0.176mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.421mg 0.41mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.115mg 0.104mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.264mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.255mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.126mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.295g Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 12.649g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.676g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 3.352g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.225g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.805g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.