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Cheeseburger vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheeseburgers and cinnamon roll

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, cinnamon roll is higher in vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 31% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers have 9 times more cholesterol than cinnamon roll. While cheeseburgers have 43mg of cholesterol, cinnamon roll has only 5mg.
  • The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +97.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +79%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.292mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +261.9%
~equal in Folate ~72µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +271%
Contains more WaterWater +103.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55.1%
Contains more FatsFats +80.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 -48.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 +21.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +74.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +73.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +210.9%
~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.
Cheeseburger Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.473g 12.649g 28%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.16µg 25%
Protein 16.51g 4.45g 24%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.53mg 18%
Fats 14.72g 26.61g 18%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 2.404mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.138mg 17%
Iron 2.71mg 1.37mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.038mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.676g 13%
Cholesterol 43mg 5mg 13%
Selenium 19.6µg 13µg 12%
Sodium 515mg 305mg 9%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 15.2µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 8.723g 8%
Calories 308kcal 452kcal 7%
Carbs 28.03g 48.6g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.211mg 7%
Calcium 119mg 183mg 6%
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg 6%
Copper 0.111mg 0.062mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.337mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 1.15mg 4%
Phosphorus 161mg 131mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Potassium 196mg 102mg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 10.6mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Folate 70µg 72µg 1%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.292mg 1%
Fructose 1.94g 1.11g 1%
Starch 19.87g 16.39g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 47.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.176g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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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