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Cinnamon roll vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon roll and cheese crackers different?

  • Cheese crackers are higher than cinnamon roll in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Cheese crackers cover your daily need for iron, 44% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 2 times more saturated fat than cheese crackers. Cinnamon roll contains 12.649g of saturated fat, while cheese crackers contain 5.288g.
  • Cheese crackers have a higher glycemic index (54) than cinnamon roll (40).

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Crackers, cheese, regular types were 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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +256.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.5%
~equal in Selenium ~13.5µg

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 0% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
~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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +17%
Contains more WaterWater +434.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more OtherOther +147.1%

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.5%

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% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +916.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more StarchStarch +220.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +168.5%
~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 Cheese crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Iron 1.37mg 4.88mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 10.09g 43%
Saturated fat 12.649g 5.288g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.562mg 29%
Sodium 305mg 973mg 29%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 6.113mg 23%
Folate 72µg 152µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.338mg 15%
Starch 16.39g 52.56g 15%
Protein 4.45g 10.93g 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.562mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.17mg 10%
Phosphorus 131mg 200mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.34µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.19mg 7%
Copper 0.062mg 0.125mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 5.744g 7%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.19mg 6%
Fats 26.61g 22.74g 6%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 9.4µg 5%
Calcium 183mg 136mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 2.3g 4%
Carbs 48.6g 59.42g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.472mg 3%
Calories 452kcal 489kcal 2%
Potassium 102mg 156mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Selenium 13µg 13.5µg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 0.37g 1%
Cholesterol 5mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 25.7g 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0.542g N/A
Choline 10.6mg 8.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.245mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.361g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients

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

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