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Cinnamon roll vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Amaranth grain?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, and Iron.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 24% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 51 times more Sodium than Amaranth grain. Cinnamon roll has 305mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain has 6mg.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Amaranth grain, cooked 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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +364.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.4%
Contains more IronIron +53.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.5%

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 1% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +923%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1584.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160%
Contains more OtherOther +76.6%
Contains more WaterWater +296%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.23g
~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.
Cinnamon roll Amaranth grain
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 452kcal 102kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 3.8g Cinnamon roll
Fats 26.61g 1.58g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 16.59g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 18.69g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 14mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 183mg 47mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.37mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Sugar 25.7g Amaranth grain
Fiber 1.2g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Copper 0.062mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.53mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Starch 16.39g 16.23g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 305mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.19mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 13µg 5.5µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.015mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.022mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.235mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 22µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Amaranth grain
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Amaranth grain
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%
Cinnamon roll
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.649g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.