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Pecan pie vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pecan pie and Cinnamon roll different?

  • Pecan pie is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 43% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Cholesterol.

Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
7
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +92.5%
Contains more Copper +240.3%
Contains more Manganese +143.8%
Contains more Calcium +471.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.37
Equal in Selenium - 13
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +92.5%
Contains more Copper +240.3%
Contains more Manganese +143.8%
Contains more Calcium +471.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.37
Equal in Selenium - 13

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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
5
:
7
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +17750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
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 +17750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
3
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.45
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
Equal in Water - 18.98
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 Protein +10.1%
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Protein - 4.45
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
Equal in Water - 18.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
3
:
0
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 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 -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 47.4g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 4.45g Pecan pie
Fats 22.2g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 52.2g 48.6g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 32mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.48mg 1.37mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 133mg 102mg Pecan pie
Sodium 262mg 305mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.53mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.062mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.292mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 357IU 2IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.138mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.337mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.038mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.16µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.068mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.176mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.372mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.248mg 0.215mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.104mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg 0.255mg
Histidine 0.116mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 87mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 12.649g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 8.723g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 3.676g Pecan pie
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
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.
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.