Cinnamon roll vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and amaranth?
- Cinnamon roll is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, calcium, vitamin B3, and folate, yet amaranth is richer in manganese, magnesium, copper, and iron.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 24% higher.
- Cinnamon roll has 51 times more sodium than amaranth. Cinnamon roll has 305mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
- Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.
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.
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 12.649g | 57% | |
Fats | 26.61g | 1.58g | 39% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 25% | |
Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.854mg | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 22% | |
Calories | 452kcal | 102kcal | 18% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.015mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 0.235mg | 14% |
Selenium | 13µg | 5.5µg | 14% |
Calcium | 183mg | 47mg | 14% |
Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 13% | |
Sodium | 305mg | 6mg | 13% |
Folate | 72µg | 22µg | 13% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 65mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.149mg | 10% |
Carbs | 48.6g | 18.69g | 10% |
Iron | 1.37mg | 2.1mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.022mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 7% | |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 2.1g | 4% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | |
Phosphorus | 131mg | 148mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
Protein | 4.45g | 3.8g | 1% |
Potassium | 102mg | 135mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
Net carbs | 47.4g | 16.59g | N/A |
Sugar | 25.7g | N/A | |
Starch | 16.39g | 16.23g | 0% |
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 | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
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
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
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 | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Galactose
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