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Cinnamon roll vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Cottage cheese?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin E , yet Cottage cheese is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% higher.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.

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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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
8
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +120.5%
Contains more Iron +1857.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.5%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Manganese +14500%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Equal in Potassium - 104
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +120.5%
Contains more Iron +1857.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.5%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Manganese +14500%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Equal in Potassium - 104

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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
6
:
6
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2328.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Cinnamon roll
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2328.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Fats +518.8%
Contains more Carbs +1337.9%
Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Water +320.4%
Equal in Other - 1.41
Cinnamon roll
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Fats +518.8%
Contains more Carbs +1337.9%
Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Water +320.4%
Equal in Other - 1.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1021.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2888.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1021.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2888.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
5
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Cinnamon roll
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
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 3.38g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 26.61g 4.3g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 3.38g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 98kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 1.2g 0g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 83mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 0.07mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 102mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 305mg 364mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.4mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.029mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.002mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 9.7µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.08mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.027mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.099mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 72µg 12µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.176mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.41mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.215mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.104mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.255mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.126mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 5mg 17mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 12.649g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 0.778g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.123g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.931g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll 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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.