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Cinnamon roll vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon roll and eggnog

  • Cinnamon roll has more folate, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin K, while eggnog has more vitamin B12.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 72 times less folate than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 72µg of folate, while eggnog contains 1µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in eggnog is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of eggnog is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.8%
Contains more IronIron +585%
Contains more CopperCopper +376.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5740%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2189.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +392.5%

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more FatsFats +535.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +503.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103%
Contains more WaterWater +334.9%
~equal in Protein ~4.55g

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +570%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1756.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
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
Eggnog
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97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +50175%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4257.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2675%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +3475%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Eggnog DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 2.591g 46%
Fats 26.61g 4.19g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.198g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 1.302g 19%
Calories 452kcal 88kcal 18%
Folate 72µg 1µg 18%
Cholesterol 5mg 59mg 18%
Selenium 13µg 4.2µg 16%
Iron 1.37mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.034mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.105mg 14%
Carbs 48.6g 8.05g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.45µg 12%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.005mg 12%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0.3µg 12%
Sodium 305mg 54mg 11%
Choline 10.6mg 52.2mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.21mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Calcium 183mg 130mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.013mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.19mg 4%
Phosphorus 131mg 109mg 3%
Potassium 102mg 165mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.417mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.04g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.05mg 1%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.46mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.5mg 1%
Protein 4.45g 4.55g 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 8.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.108mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.058g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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