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Cinnamon roll vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cinnamon roll and cardamom

  • The amount of manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and calcium in cardamom is higher than in cinnamon roll.
  • Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1205% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cardamom has 19 times less saturated fat than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 12.649g of saturated fat, while cardamom has 0.68g.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of cardamom is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Spices, cardamom.

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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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1535.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +997.1%
Contains more IronIron +919.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +517.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1309.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9489%

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% 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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.198mg

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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +297.2%
Contains more WaterWater +129.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.9%
Contains more OtherOther +325.7%

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +902.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +754.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%

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 Cardamom
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.292mg 28mg 1205%
Iron 1.37mg 13.97mg 158%
Fiber 1.2g 28g 107%
Zinc 0.53mg 7.47mg 63%
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.68g 54%
Magnesium 14mg 229mg 51%
Copper 0.062mg 0.383mg 36%
Fats 26.61g 6.7g 31%
Potassium 102mg 1119mg 30%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.43g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.87g 20%
Calcium 183mg 383mg 20%
Folate 72µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.23mg 15%
Protein 4.45g 10.76g 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 305mg 18mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.102mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calories 452kcal 311kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Phosphorus 131mg 178mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Carbs 48.6g 68.47g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.182mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.198mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom 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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.