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Biscuit vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Biscuit and Cinnamon roll

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Calcium in Biscuit is higher than in Cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Biscuit.
  • Cinnamon roll has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Biscuit. Biscuit has 0.31mg of Vitamin B2, while Cinnamon roll has 0.138mg.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more IronIron +111.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 AVitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +18%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 ProteinProtein +57.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52.3%
Contains more OtherOther +135.3%
Contains more FatsFats +63.3%
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 -65.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 353kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 7g 4.45g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 43.1g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 44.6g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 3mg 5mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 183mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 102mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.37mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 25.7g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.062mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.53mg Biscuit
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 164mg 131mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 82IU 2IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.378mg 0.292mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 13µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.138mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.404mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 61µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Biscuit
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 4.324g 12.649g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.676g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.068mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.176mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.41mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.215mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.104mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.264mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.255mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.126mg Biscuit
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
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
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

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 - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.