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Wafer vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wafer and Cinnamon roll

  • Wafer has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, while Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 45% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 4 times less Magnesium than Wafer. Wafer contains 53mg of Magnesium, while Cinnamon roll contains 14mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cinnamon roll is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
Wafer
7
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +646.8%
Contains more Manganese +138.4%
Contains more Calcium +490.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Selenium +128.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 131
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
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 +192.7%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +646.8%
Contains more Manganese +138.4%
Contains more Calcium +490.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Selenium +128.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 131

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.
Wafer
Wafer
5
:
6
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.211
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.211

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
3
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Water +321.8%
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 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 +48.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Water +321.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
1
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 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 -66.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 47.4g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 4.45g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 72.7g 48.6g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 37.43g 25.7g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 3.4g 1.2g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 4.01mg 1.37mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 14mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 131mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 102mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 1.09mg 0.53mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.062mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.292mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 10IU 2IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.138mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2.404mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.337mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.038mg Wafer
Folate 47µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 2.4µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.068mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.176mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.226mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg 0.41mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg 0.215mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.104mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.264mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.255mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.126mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 5mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.295g Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 12.649g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.002g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 3.676g Wafer
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
22%
Wafer
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.