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Cinnamon roll vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and cherry pie

  • Cinnamon roll has more calcium, phosphorus, folate, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1; however, cherry pie is higher in vitamin A and iron.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 48% more than cherry pie.
  • Cherry pie has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of cherry pie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1730%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +165%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.4%

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.125mg

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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.9%
Contains more FatsFats +118.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +94.3%
Contains more WaterWater +141.3%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.4%

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 Cherry pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Cherry pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 2.985g 44%
Fats 26.61g 12.2g 22%
Calcium 183mg 10mg 17%
Phosphorus 131mg 30mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Folate 72µg 27µg 11%
Calories 452kcal 270kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 5.314g 9%
Selenium 13µg 7.8µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.276mg 7%
Iron 1.37mg 1.85mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Sodium 305mg 191mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.148mg 5%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.123mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 3.247g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.2mg 3%
Carbs 48.6g 38.5g 3%
Protein 4.45g 2.8g 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.077mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 9mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.125mg 1%
Potassium 102mg 77mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.034mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.057mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.664g)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.