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Cassava vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cassava and cinnamon roll different?

  • Cassava is richer in vitamin C, while cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, folate, vitamin K, and vitamin B1.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 63% more than cassava.
  • Cassava contains 69 times more vitamin C than cinnamon roll. Cassava contains 20.6mg of vitamin C, while cinnamon roll contains 0.3mg.
  • Cassava is lower in sodium.
  • Cassava has a higher glycemic index (94) than cinnamon roll (40).

Cassava, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1043.8%
Contains more IronIron +407.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1757.1%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
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 +6766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 +214.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9403.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +119.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11530.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7558.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cassava Cinnamon roll
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.074g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.28g 26.61g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 3.676g 24%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0.3mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 8.723g 22%
Selenium 0.7µg 13µg 22%
Calcium 16mg 183mg 17%
Calories 160kcal 452kcal 15%
Phosphorus 27mg 131mg 15%
Iron 0.27mg 1.37mg 14%
Sodium 14mg 305mg 13%
Folate 27µg 72µg 11%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 15.2µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.211mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 2.404mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.138mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.15mg 6%
Protein 1.36g 4.45g 6%
Potassium 271mg 102mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.337mg 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.062mg 4%
Carbs 38.06g 48.6g 4%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.292mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.038mg 4%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.53mg 2%
Choline 23.7mg 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 25.7g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.575g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.