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Butter vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butter and Cinnamon roll different?

  • Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Cinnamon roll is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 189% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Cholesterol.

Butter, without salt and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) are the varieties used 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.
Butter
Butter
1
:
9
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +662.5%
Contains more Iron +6750%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.8%
Contains more Potassium +325%
Contains more Zinc +488.9%
Contains more Copper +287.5%
Contains more Manganese +7200%
Contains more Selenium +1200%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +662.5%
Contains more Iron +6750%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.8%
Contains more Potassium +325%
Contains more Zinc +488.9%
Contains more Copper +287.5%
Contains more Manganese +7200%
Contains more Selenium +1200%

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.
Butter
Butter
3
:
8
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +124850%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 +124850%
Contains more Vitamin E +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1166.7%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin K +117.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
:
4
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Fats +204.8%
Contains more Protein +423.5%
Contains more Carbs +80900%
Contains more Other +3300%
Equal in Water - 18.98
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 Fats +204.8%
Contains more Protein +423.5%
Contains more Carbs +80900%
Contains more Other +3300%
Equal in Water - 18.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 0.85g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 81.11g 26.61g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 717kcal 452kcal Butter
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 0.06g 25.7g Butter
Fiber 0g 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 24mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 0.02mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 2mg 14mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 24mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 24mg 102mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 11mg 305mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.016mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.004mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 1µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2499IU 2IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.15mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 3µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.16µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.038mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.083mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.067mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.021mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.057mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.023mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 215mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Butter
Saturated Fat 50.489g 12.649g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 8.723g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 0.225g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 37.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.