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Cinnamon roll vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cinnamon roll and espresso

  • Cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron; however, espresso has more vitamin B3 and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 63% higher.
  • Espresso is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index than espresso.

Food types used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9050%
Contains more IronIron +953.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1771.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +484%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15100%
Contains more FolateFolate +7100%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3608.3%
Contains more FatsFats +14683.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2810.2%
Contains more OtherOther +491.3%
Contains more WaterWater +415.3%

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
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3895.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Espresso DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.092g 57%
Caffeine 0mg 212mg 53%
Fats 26.61g 0.18g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.092g 24%
Selenium 13µg 0µg 24%
Calories 452kcal 9kcal 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0g 22%
Phosphorus 131mg 7mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 5.207mg 18%
Folate 72µg 1µg 18%
Calcium 183mg 2mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.001mg 18%
Iron 1.37mg 0.13mg 16%
Magnesium 14mg 80mg 16%
Carbs 48.6g 1.67g 16%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0.1µg 13%
Sodium 305mg 14mg 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.05mg 11%
Protein 4.45g 0.12g 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.01mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.028mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.177mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.002mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.05mg 1%
Choline 10.6mg 2.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 1.67g N/A
Potassium 102mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g 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 Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.