Cinnamon roll vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and crouton?
- Cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, yet crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, fiber, folate, and copper.
- Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
- Cinnamon roll has 2 times more calcium than crouton. Cinnamon roll has 183mg of calcium, while crouton has 76mg.
- Crouton contains less saturated fat.
- Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than crouton.
We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Croutons, plain types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +195.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 12.649g | 1.51g | 51% |
| Selenium | 13µg | 37.5µg | 45% |
| Iron | 1.37mg | 4.08mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.623mg | 34% |
| Fats | 26.61g | 6.6g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 5.439mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 698mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 1.273g | 16% |
| Folate | 72µg | 132µg | 15% |
| Protein | 4.45g | 11.9g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 3.059g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 76mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.272mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 48.6g | 73.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 452kcal | 407kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.429mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 131mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 102mg | 124mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.4g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.7g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.255mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +303.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +245.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
