Cinnamon roll vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cinnamon roll and English muffin
- Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, English muffin is higher in Copper, and Fiber.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 62% more than English muffin.
- Cinnamon roll has 29 times more Monounsaturated Fat than English muffin. While Cinnamon roll has 8.723g of Monounsaturated Fat, English muffin has only 0.302g.
- English muffin has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +251.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1378.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~46g
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2788.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +314% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 452kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 4.45g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 26.61g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 47.4g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 48.6g | 46g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 183mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 102mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 1.37mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 25.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.7mg |
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| Starch | 16.39g |
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| Phosphorus | 131mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 305mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 13µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.2µg |
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| Folate | 72µg | 37µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.295g |
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| Choline | 10.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.649g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.723g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.17mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)