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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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg
~equal in Sodium ~331mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
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
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
41% 44% 15%
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
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
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%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Fast food 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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