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

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What are the differences between cinnamon roll and cheese sandwich?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer than cinnamon roll in phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 43% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cheese sandwich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +91.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.9%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +586.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +493.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
Contains more OtherOther +179.4%
~equal in Fats ~25g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.3%

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 sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 4.129g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 9.166g 37%
Phosphorus 131mg 382mg 36%
Manganese 0.292mg 1.083mg 34%
Sodium 305mg 839mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.427mg 22%
Selenium 13µg 24.3µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.261mg 17%
Iron 1.37mg 2.62mg 16%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.358mg 12%
Protein 4.45g 9.8g 11%
Copper 0.062mg 0.16mg 11%
Magnesium 14mg 54mg 10%
Fiber 1.2g 3.1g 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.622mg 6%
Potassium 102mg 306mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.185mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 10.351g 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.87mg 3%
Carbs 48.6g 58.2g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.12µg 2%
Folate 72µg 64µg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Calories 452kcal 497kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Calcium 183mg 204mg 2%
Fats 26.61g 25g 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Cholesterol 5mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.5mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.219mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Cheese sandwich
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%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.