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Carrot vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carrots and cinnamon roll different?

  • Carrots are richer in vitamin A, while cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Carrots are lower in sodium.

Carrots, raw and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types were 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.
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
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 +213.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.5%
Contains more IronIron +356.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12900%

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.
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
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 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +278.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 +365.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +378.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10987.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +407.3%
Contains more OtherOther +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62207.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3041.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1046.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +460.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +416.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +101.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin A 835µg 0µg 93%
Saturated fat 0.037g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.24g 26.61g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 3.676g 24%
Selenium 0.1µg 13µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 8.723g 22%
Calories 41kcal 452kcal 21%
Calcium 33mg 183mg 15%
Phosphorus 35mg 131mg 14%
Carbs 9.58g 48.6g 13%
Folate 19µg 72µg 13%
Iron 0.3mg 1.37mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.211mg 12%
Sodium 69mg 305mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 2.404mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.038mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 0.93g 4.45g 7%
Starch 1.43g 16.39g 6%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0.3mg 6%
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g 6%
Manganese 0.143mg 0.292mg 6%
Potassium 320mg 102mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.138mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 1.15mg 3%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.53mg 3%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 15.2µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Copper 0.045mg 0.062mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.337mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 6.78g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 4.74g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Choline 8.8mg 10.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Carrot 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
35%
Carrot
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.