Cinnamon roll vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cinnamon roll and caramel different?
- Cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, folate, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin B1, while caramel is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 51% more than caramel.
- Cinnamon roll contains 27 times more manganese than caramel. Cinnamon roll contains 0.292mg of manganese, while caramel contains 0.011mg.
- Caramel is lower in saturated fat.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index (65) than cinnamon roll (40).
Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Candies, caramels types were used 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +878.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +244.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +20.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2554.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +622.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1524.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +744.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +32.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87.5% |
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:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats | +228.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +123.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +32.4% |
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Protein
~4.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +465.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.478g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 12.649g | 2.476g | 46% |
Fats | 26.61g | 8.1g | 28% |
Selenium | 13µg | 1.8µg | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 1.542g | 18% |
Folate | 72µg | 4µg | 17% |
Iron | 1.37mg | 0.14mg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 0.148mg | 14% |
Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.011mg | 12% |
Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 1.8µg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.256mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.103mg | 9% |
Carbs | 48.6g | 77g | 9% |
Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
Calcium | 183mg | 138mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.46mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.018mg | 5% |
Calories | 452kcal | 382kcal | 4% |
Potassium | 102mg | 214mg | 3% |
Sodium | 305mg | 245mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 131mg | 114mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 7mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 3.478g | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
Protein | 4.45g | 4.6g | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 47.4g | 77g | N/A |
Sugar | 25.7g | 65.5g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
Choline | 10.6mg | 8mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.255mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

19%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?

Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.173g)
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.