Cinnamon roll vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cinnamon roll and dulce de Leche different?
- Cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin K; however, dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2 and choline.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 41% higher.
- Cinnamon roll contains 146 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. While cinnamon roll contains 0.292mg of manganese, dulce de Leche contains only 0.002mg.
- Dulce de Leche has less saturated fat.
Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Dulce de Leche are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +705.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1450% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14500% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +381.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +243.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +49.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +475% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1218.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1044.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1069.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +554.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +766.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +740.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 12.649g | 4.534g | 37% |
Fats | 26.61g | 7.35g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 0.375g | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.405mg | 21% |
Selenium | 13µg | 2.7µg | 19% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.016mg | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 2.143g | 16% |
Folate | 72µg | 11µg | 15% |
Iron | 1.37mg | 0.17mg | 15% |
Choline | 10.6mg | 89.1mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 0.21mg | 14% |
Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.002mg | 13% |
Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 1.3µg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.835mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 131mg | 193mg | 9% |
Sodium | 305mg | 129mg | 8% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 29mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 74µg | 8% |
Calories | 452kcal | 315kcal | 7% |
Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
Potassium | 102mg | 350mg | 7% |
Calcium | 183mg | 251mg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.31µg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.004mg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
Protein | 4.45g | 6.84g | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
Carbs | 48.6g | 55.35g | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 0.32g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 47.4g | 55.35g | N/A |
Sugar | 25.7g | 49.74g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.295g | 0.364g | N/A |
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 | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | 0.05g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | 0.131g | 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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats | +262% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +51.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +28.7% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +307% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +880.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.39 g
Sucrose:
20.11 g
Glucose:
3.05 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +79.4% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +246.9% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +107.7% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |