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Mozzarella vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mozzarella and cinnamon roll

  • Mozzarella has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, while cinnamon roll has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 56% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 11 times less cholesterol than mozzarella. Mozzarella contains 54mg of cholesterol, while cinnamon roll contains 5mg.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mozzarella is 27, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +299.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +448%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.6%
~equal in Potassium ~102mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +475%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1903.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +744.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +518%
Contains more WaterWater +162.9%
Contains more OtherOther +76.5%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1467.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +622.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Phosphorus 524mg 131mg 56%
Calcium 731mg 183mg 55%
Protein 27.5g 4.45g 46%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.16µg 32%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.53mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 3.676g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.211mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.138mg 16%
Folate 9µg 72µg 16%
Cholesterol 54mg 5mg 16%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Carbs 3.1g 48.6g 15%
Fats 17.1g 26.61g 15%
Iron 0.25mg 1.37mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.404mg 14%
Manganese 0.292mg 13%
Sodium 16mg 305mg 13%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 15.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 8.723g 10%
Calories 280kcal 452kcal 9%
Saturated fat 10.867g 12.649g 8%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.15mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Selenium 15.7µg 13µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Copper 0.027mg 0.062mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Choline 18.4mg 10.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 47.4g N/A
Potassium 95mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 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
Mozzarella 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%
Mozzarella
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.

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