Cinnamon roll vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and English muffins
- Cinnamon roll has more calcium, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat; however, English muffins are higher in copper and fiber.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 62% more than English muffins.
- Cinnamon roll has 4 times more polyunsaturated fat than English muffins. While cinnamon roll has 3.676g of polyunsaturated fat, English muffins have only 0.888g.
- English muffins have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of English muffins is higher.
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 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% |
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% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 12.649g | 0.259g | 56% |
| Fats | 26.61g | 1.8g | 38% |
| Selenium | 13µg | 24% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 0.302g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 0.888g | 19% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 52mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 13% | |
| Calories | 452kcal | 235kcal | 11% |
| Folate | 72µg | 37µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.45g | 7.7g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 305mg | 464mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.37mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.04µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 1.566mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.181mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.357mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.446mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 102mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 48.6g | 46g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.4g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.7g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 131mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 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 |
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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 ($)