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Cinnamon roll vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon roll and cashew

  • Cinnamon roll contains less copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and potassium than cashew.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 237% higher.
  • Cashew contains 2 times less saturated fat than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 12.649g of saturated fat, while cashew contains 7.783g.
  • Cashew has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cashew is 25, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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%
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1985.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +547.1%
Contains more IronIron +387.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3440.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +990.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +352.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +466.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.1%

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%
Cashew
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +188%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +124.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Cashew
3
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61%
Contains more WaterWater +265%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.4%
Contains more FatsFats +64.8%
Contains more OtherOther +86.8%

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
Cashew
3
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.4%

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
Cashew
1
80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +246.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +6000%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2120%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +43.3%
~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 Cashew
Lower in price 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.062mg 2.195mg 237%
Phosphorus 131mg 593mg 66%
Magnesium 14mg 292mg 66%
Iron 1.37mg 6.68mg 66%
Manganese 0.292mg 1.655mg 59%
Zinc 0.53mg 5.78mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 23.797g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.417mg 29%
Protein 4.45g 18.22g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 7.845g 28%
Fats 26.61g 43.85g 27%
Saturated fat 12.649g 7.783g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.423mg 18%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 34.1µg 16%
Potassium 102mg 660mg 16%
Calcium 183mg 37mg 15%
Sodium 305mg 12mg 13%
Selenium 13µg 19.9µg 13%
Folate 72µg 25µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.864mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.062mg 8%
Fiber 1.2g 3.3g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 48.6g 30.19g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.058mg 6%
Calories 452kcal 553kcal 5%
Starch 16.39g 23.49g 3%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.9mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.05g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 5.91g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.456mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g 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 Cashew
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
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew 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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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