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Waffle vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Waffle and Cinnamon roll

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, while Cinnamon roll has more Folate.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 60% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cinnamon roll is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
Waffle
7
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +255.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +255.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
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.
Waffle
Waffle
7
:
5
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 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 +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Folate +56.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Water +121.3%
Contains more Other +127.9%
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +77.5%
Contains more Water +121.3%
Contains more Other +127.9%
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.7%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 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 -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 7.9g 4.45g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 32.9g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 291kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Waffle
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 255mg 183mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.37mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 131mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 102mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.68mg 0.53mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.062mg
Manganese 0.265mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 46.2µg 13µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 2IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.211mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.138mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.337mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.038mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.16µg Waffle
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.068mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.176mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.226mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.41mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.215mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.104mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.264mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.255mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.126mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 12.649g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.676g Waffle
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
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.783g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.