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Cinnamon roll vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cinnamon roll and sardine

  • Cinnamon roll has more folate; however, sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 366% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 8 times more saturated fat than sardine. Cinnamon roll has 12.649g of saturated fat, while sardine has 1.528g.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index than sardine.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +289.2%
Contains more IronIron +113.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305.4%
~equal in Sodium ~307mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +484.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5487.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +607.5%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +132.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.3%
Contains more WaterWater +214.1%
Contains more OtherOther +217.6%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 8.94µg 366%
Selenium 13µg 52.7µg 72%
Saturated fat 12.649g 1.528g 51%
Phosphorus 131mg 490mg 51%
Cholesterol 5mg 142mg 46%
Protein 4.45g 24.62g 40%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Fats 26.61g 11.45g 23%
Calcium 183mg 382mg 20%
Iron 1.37mg 2.92mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 5.245mg 18%
Folate 72µg 10µg 16%
Carbs 48.6g 0g 16%
Copper 0.062mg 0.186mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 3.869g 12%
Choline 10.6mg 75mg 12%
Calories 452kcal 208kcal 12%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.6µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.08mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 5.148g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.167mg 10%
Potassium 102mg 397mg 9%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.108mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.31mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.227mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.642mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.04mg 6%
Magnesium 14mg 39mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 0g N/A
Sodium 305mg 307mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 137mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.