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

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What are the differences between apple pie and cinnamon roll?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer than apple pie in calcium, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apple pie is lower.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1563.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.9%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +231.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +445.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +175%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.2%
Contains more FatsFats +141.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.9%
Contains more OtherOther +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.797g 12.649g 40%
Fats 11g 26.61g 24%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Folate 4µg 72µg 17%
Calcium 11mg 183mg 17%
Phosphorus 24mg 131mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Calories 237kcal 452kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 8.723g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.676g 10%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.404mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.211mg 6%
Carbs 34g 48.6g 5%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.292mg 5%
Protein 1.9g 4.45g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.337mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.3mg 3%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.53mg 3%
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.062mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 14mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1.2g 2%
Iron 1.21mg 1.37mg 2%
Sodium 266mg 305mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.138mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Potassium 65mg 102mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.038mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.852g)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.