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Cinnamon roll vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and corn syrup

  • Corn syrup has less selenium, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, iron, and vitamin B2 than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 63% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of corn syrup is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +916.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.8%
Contains more IronIron +270.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17%
Contains more ZincZinc +1225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1090.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +348.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.2%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11920%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +240%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0g 57%
Fats 26.61g 0g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0g 22%
Selenium 13µg 2.9µg 18%
Folate 72µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.011mg 17%
Phosphorus 131mg 11mg 17%
Calcium 183mg 18mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.02mg 15%
Iron 1.37mg 0.37mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.009mg 10%
Carbs 48.6g 77.59g 10%
Protein 4.45g 0g 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.1mg 8%
Calories 452kcal 286kcal 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Sodium 305mg 155mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.023mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.009mg 2%
Potassium 102mg 44mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Magnesium 14mg 8mg 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 77.59g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Choline 10.6mg 13.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 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 Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.649g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.