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Sweet roll vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet roll and Cinnamon roll

  • Sweet roll has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , however, Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Sweet roll.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +154.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Equal in Potassium - 102
Equal in Sodium - 305
Equal in Manganese - 0.292
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +154.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Equal in Potassium - 102
Equal in Sodium - 305
Equal in Manganese - 0.292

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 +10600%
Contains more Vitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +245.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.404
Equal in Folate - 72
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
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 +10600%
Contains more Vitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +245.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.404
Equal in Folate - 72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +62.3%
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 +39.3%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +62.3%
Equal in Carbs - 48.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 47.4g Sweet roll
Protein 6.2g 4.45g Sweet roll
Fats 16.4g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 50.9g 48.6g Sweet roll
Calories 372kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 31.73g 25.7g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 2.4g 1.2g Sweet roll
Calcium 72mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.6mg 1.37mg Sweet roll
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Sweet roll
Phosphorus 76mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 111mg 102mg Sweet roll
Sodium 304mg 305mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.59mg 0.53mg Sweet roll
Copper 0.088mg 0.062mg Sweet roll
Manganese 0.3mg 0.292mg Sweet roll
Selenium 17µg 13µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 214IU 2IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 0µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.15mg Sweet roll
Vitamin C 2mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.211mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.138mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.337mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.038mg Sweet roll
Folate 72µg 72µg
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 4.4µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.068mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.211mg 0.176mg Sweet roll
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.226mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.458mg 0.41mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.243mg 0.215mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg 0.104mg Sweet roll
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.264mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.291mg 0.255mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.145mg 0.126mg Sweet roll
Cholesterol 66mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 3.079g 12.649g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 4.797g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 3.676g Sweet 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
Sweet roll Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Sweet roll
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.57g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (40)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.