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Cinnamon roll vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cinnamon roll and american cheese?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in vitamin B1 and folate, yet american cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 14 times more Vitamin B1 than american cheese. While cinnamon roll has 0.211mg of Vitamin B1, american cheese has only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in cinnamon roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of american cheese is lower.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types in this article.

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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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more IronIron +117.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +612.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +369.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.4%

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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3063.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +484.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +837.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +241.5%

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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1213.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +307.4%
Contains more FatsFats +19.5%
Contains more WaterWater +108.7%
Contains more OtherOther +397.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.236g

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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll American cheese Opinion
Calories 452kcal 371kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 26.61g 31.79g American cheese
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 3.7g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 3.7g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 100mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 14mg 26mg American cheese
Calcium 183mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 102mg 132mg American cheese
Iron 1.37mg 0.63mg Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 1.2g 0g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.046mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 2.49mg American cheese
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 305mg 1671mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.8mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.292mg 0.041mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.015mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.076mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.054mg American cheese
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.6µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 8µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 1.144g Cinnamon roll
Choline 10.6mg 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 12.649g 18.057g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 8.236g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.286g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.176mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.41mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.215mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.104mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.255mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.126mg 0.546mg American cheese
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.137g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 0.79g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll American cheese
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
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 1366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.