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Cinnamon roll vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon roll and Egg

  • Cinnamon roll has more Vitamin B3, however, Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Egg covers your daily need of Copper 215% more than Cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 38 times more Vitamin B3 than Egg. While Cinnamon roll has 2.404mg of Vitamin B3, Egg has only 0.064mg.
  • Egg has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
4
:
6
Egg
Egg
Contains more Calcium +266%
Contains more Iron +15.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Manganese +1023.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +3125.8%
Contains more Selenium +136.9%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +266%
Contains more Iron +15.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Manganese +1023.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +3125.8%
Contains more Selenium +136.9%

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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
6
:
6
Egg
Egg
Contains more Vitamin E +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3656.3%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +25900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +593.8%
Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3656.3%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +25900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +593.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
3
:
2
Egg
Egg
Contains more Fats +150.8%
Contains more Carbs +4239.3%
Contains more Other +27.1%
Contains more Protein +182.7%
Contains more Water +293.2%
Cinnamon roll
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Egg
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Fats +150.8%
Contains more Carbs +4239.3%
Contains more Other +27.1%
Contains more Protein +182.7%
Contains more Water +293.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
1
Egg
Egg
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Egg
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Egg Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 1.12g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 12.58g Egg
Fats 26.61g 10.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 1.12g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 155kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 1.12g Egg
Fiber 1.2g 0g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 50mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.19mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 102mg 126mg Egg
Sodium 305mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 0.53mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.062mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.292mg 0.026mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 2IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.03mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.066mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.064mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 72µg 44µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0.3µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.176mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.41mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.215mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.104mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.255mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.126mg 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 5mg 373mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Egg
Saturated Fat 12.649g 3.267g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 4.077g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.414g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 368mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.