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Cinnamon roll vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and croissant

  • Cinnamon roll has more calcium and vitamin K; however, croissant is higher in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Croissant covers your daily need for vitamin A, 23% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 8 times more vitamin K than croissant. While cinnamon roll has 15.2µg of vitamin K, croissant has only 1.8µg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of croissant is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Croissants, butter.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.6%

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +266%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.188mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.16µg

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%
~equal in Carbs ~45.8g

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236%
~equal in Saturated fat ~11.659g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 206µg 23%
Cholesterol 5mg 67mg 21%
Selenium 13µg 22.7µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.094g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.388mg 15%
Calcium 183mg 37mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.8µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.861mg 10%
Fats 26.61g 21g 9%
Protein 4.45g 8.2g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 5.525g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.241mg 8%
Iron 1.37mg 2.03mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Sodium 305mg 467mg 7%
Fiber 1.2g 2.6g 6%
Choline 10.6mg 38.8mg 5%
Folate 72µg 88µg 4%
Saturated fat 12.649g 11.659g 4%
Phosphorus 131mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.058mg 2%
Calories 452kcal 406kcal 2%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.33mg 2%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.75mg 2%
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.84mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.188mg 1%
Carbs 48.6g 45.8g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 43.2g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Potassium 102mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g 11.26g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g 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 Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.