Cinnamon roll vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cinnamon roll and fast food
- Cinnamon roll has more calcium, while fast food has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
- Fast food contains 3 times less calcium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of calcium, while fast food contains 62mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in fast food is lower.
- Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of fast food is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +195.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +123.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +95.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +375.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +202.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +210.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +457.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +456.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +224.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 12.649g | 4.493g | 37% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.89µg | 30% |
Protein | 4.45g | 16.52g | 24% |
Fats | 26.61g | 12.01g | 22% |
Iron | 1.37mg | 3.06mg | 21% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 5.617mg | 20% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 2.52mg | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.363mg | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 1.68g | 13% |
Selenium | 13µg | 20.3µg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.212mg | 13% |
Calcium | 183mg | 62mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 4.835g | 10% |
Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 4.9µg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.317mg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 33mg | 9% |
Calories | 452kcal | 297kcal | 8% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
Carbs | 48.6g | 31.5g | 6% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
Choline | 10.6mg | 34.4mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.357mg | 3% |
Starch | 16.39g | 22.87g | 3% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
Potassium | 102mg | 197mg | 3% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 1.7g | 2% |
Folate | 72µg | 80µg | 2% |
Sodium | 305mg | 331mg | 1% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 2.27g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 47.4g | 29.8g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
Sugar | 25.7g | 4.88g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 131mg | 134mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.295g | 0.514g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.41mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.255mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | 0.121g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | 1.391g | N/A |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats | +121.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +102.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +48.8% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +150.9% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +39.5% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +104.5% |
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