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Pita vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pita and Cinnamon roll?

  • Pita is higher in Copper, and Manganese, yet Cinnamon roll is higher in Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 62% more.
  • Pita has 3 times more Copper than Cinnamon roll. While Pita has 0.168mg of Copper, Cinnamon roll has only 0.062mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types 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 Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +171%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +112.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
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 +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +171%
Contains more Manganese +64.7%
Contains more Calcium +112.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.37

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.
Pita
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
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 B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Water +69.1%
Contains more Other +39.7%
Contains more Fats +2117.5%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 +104.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Water +69.1%
Contains more Other +39.7%
Contains more Fats +2117.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8207.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.1%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8207.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 47.4g Pita
Protein 9.1g 4.45g Pita
Fats 1.2g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 55.7g 48.6g Pita
Calories 275kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 1.2g Pita
Calcium 86mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.4mg 1.37mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 120mg 102mg Pita
Sodium 536mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.84mg 0.53mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.062mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.292mg Pita
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.211mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.337mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 24µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.068mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.176mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.226mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.41mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.215mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.104mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.264mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.255mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.126mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.295g Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 12.649g Pita
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita 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
15%
Pita
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.483g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.