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Chicken sandwich vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken sandwich and cinnamon roll?

  • Chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin E, yet cinnamon roll is richer in calcium.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 10 times more vitamin B6 than cinnamon roll. Chicken sandwich has 0.383mg of vitamin B6, while cinnamon roll has 0.038mg.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less cholesterol.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than chicken sandwich.

We used Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this comparison.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.2%
Contains more IronIron +29.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +907.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +233%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +78.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +265.8%
Contains more WaterWater +157.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98.5%
Contains more FatsFats +137.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 -83.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 SucroseSucrose +1648.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +286.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +95.9%
~equal in Starch ~16.39g
~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.
Chicken sandwich 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 Chicken sandwich Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.123g 12.649g 48%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 2.404mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.038mg 27%
Fats 11.19g 26.61g 24%
Protein 16.28g 4.45g 24%
Sodium 753mg 305mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.337mg 17%
Calcium 58mg 183mg 13%
Selenium 19.9µg 13µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.138mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 8.723g 11%
Calories 250kcal 452kcal 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 5mg 10%
Carbs 20.89g 48.6g 9%
Phosphorus 185mg 131mg 8%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1.15mg 8%
Folate 47µg 72µg 6%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 15.2µg 6%
Iron 1.77mg 1.37mg 5%
Choline 35.3mg 10.6mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 102mg 4%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.292mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 3.676g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.211mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 14mg 2%
Fiber 1.4g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.16µg 1%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.53mg 1%
Copper 0.067mg 0.062mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 25.7g N/A
Starch 16.5g 16.39g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 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%
Fructose 0.97g 1.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.526g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.