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Banana bread vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Banana bread and Cinnamon roll

  • Banana bread has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, however, Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 52% more than Banana bread.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +771.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg
~equal in Sodium ~305mg
~equal in Selenium ~13µg

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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 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 CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +153.4%
~equal in Protein ~4.45g
~equal in Other ~1.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 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 -82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Banana bread Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Banana bread Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 326kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.3g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 10.5g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.3mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 47.4g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 48.6g Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Calcium 21mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 134mg 102mg Banana bread
Iron 1.4mg 1.37mg Banana bread
Sugar 25.7g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.072mg 0.062mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 58mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 302mg 305mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 2IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.209mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 12.1µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.138mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.038mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 33µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Banana bread
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 2.237g 12.649g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.15mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.327mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.18mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.094mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.209mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.113mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread 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
18%
Banana bread
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.412g)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.