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Cinnamon roll vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cinnamon roll and Cereal

  • Cinnamon roll has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 506% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 49 times more Saturated Fat than Cereal. Cinnamon roll has 12.649g of Saturated Fat, while Cereal has 0.26g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).

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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 Calcium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Selenium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +2386.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +1334%
Contains more Copper +121%
Contains more Manganese +170.5%
Equal in Potassium - 105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Selenium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +2386.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Zinc +1334%
Contains more Copper +121%
Contains more Manganese +170.5%
Equal in Potassium - 105

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.
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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin C +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2880.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2704.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15652.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +139500%
Contains more Vitamin C +12733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2880.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2704.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15652.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2363.9%
Contains more Water +402.1%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +78.7%
Contains more Other +64%
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Fats +2363.9%
Contains more Water +402.1%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +78.7%
Contains more Other +64%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4176%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +938.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4176%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +938.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +106.5%
Contains more Glucose +1029.6%
Contains more Fructose +326.9%
Contains more Maltose +1488.9%
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
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +106.5%
Contains more Glucose +1029.6%
Contains more Fructose +326.9%
Contains more Maltose +1488.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 4.45g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 26.61g 1.08g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 452kcal 378kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 0.26g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 10.35g Cereal
Fiber 1.2g 1.4g Cereal
Calcium 183mg 10mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Cereal
Phosphorus 131mg 77mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 105mg Cereal
Sodium 305mg 795mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.062mg 0.137mg Cereal
Manganese 0.292mg 0.79mg Cereal
Selenium 13µg 6.3µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.08mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.066mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.41mg 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.215mg 0.113mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.255mg 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.126mg 0.162mg Cereal
Cholesterol 5mg Cereal
Trans Fat 0.295g Cereal
Saturated Fat 12.649g 0.26g Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 0.204g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.354g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.389g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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

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