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Cinnamon roll vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon roll and roti (Chapati) different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in calcium; however, roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 63% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 5 times more Calcium than roti (Chapati). While cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, roti (Chapati) contains only 36mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less saturated Fat.

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen are the varieties 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.
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 40% 11% 17% 83% 76% 42% 68% 39% 228% 145%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +60.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +498.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.6%
~equal in Sodium ~298mg

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% 0% 11% 0% 113% 42% 86% 34% 65% 0% 8.3% 34% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +360.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +636.8%
~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
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +189.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.4%
Contains more WaterWater +86.7%
~equal in Carbs ~46.13g
~equal in Other ~1.39g

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
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +317.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +383%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.8%

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
92% 5%
Starch: 33.67 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.97 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4927.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +916.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +311.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +105.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +37.8%
~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 Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 452kcal 299kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 26.61g 9.2g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 36.43g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 46.13g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 14mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 183mg 36mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 1.37mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 25.7g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 1.2g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.062mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.53mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 16.39g 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 131mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 305mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.55mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 13µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 3.3µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 45µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Choline 10.6mg 7.8mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 2.091g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.761g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 0.27g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.027g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 0.72g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Roti (Chapati)
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
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.338g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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
  2. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients

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

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