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Cinnamon roll vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Dinner rolls?

  • Cinnamon roll has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, and Folate than Dinner rolls.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Dinner rolls contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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.
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 19% 53% 12% 140% 45% 27% 52% 61% 76% 146%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.3%
Contains more IronIron +171.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.2%
~equal in Calcium ~178mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~122mg

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% 0.12% 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% 0.3% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
~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
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +311.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144%
Contains more WaterWater +49.8%
Contains more OtherOther +61%
~equal in Carbs ~52.04g

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
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +363.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.1%

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 Dinner rolls
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Dinner rolls Opinion
Calories 452kcal 310kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 26.61g 6.47g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 50.04g Dinner rolls
Carbs 48.6g 52.04g Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 5mg 4mg Dinner rolls
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Dinner rolls
Calcium 183mg 178mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 139mg Dinner rolls
Iron 1.37mg 3.72mg Dinner rolls
Sugar 25.7g 5.55g Dinner rolls
Fiber 1.2g 2g Dinner rolls
Copper 0.062mg 0.135mg Dinner rolls
Zinc 0.53mg 0.99mg Dinner rolls
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 122mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 467mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 5IU Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.28mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.582mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 13µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.452mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.097mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 10.6µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Trans Fat 0.295g 0g Dinner rolls
Choline 10.6mg 14.6mg Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 12.649g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 1.881g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 2.509g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.176mg 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.41mg 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.215mg 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.104mg 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.255mg 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.126mg 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.224g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Dinner rolls
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
39%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.274g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 22)
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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.