Cinnamon roll vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and french toast
- Cinnamon roll has more calcium and folate; however, french toast is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 50% more than french toast.
- Cinnamon roll has 2 times more calcium than french toast. While cinnamon roll has 183mg of calcium, french toast has only 100mg.
- French toast has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of french toast is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.
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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 | +83% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +67.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.8% |
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:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +188.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.4% |
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
2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
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 | 2.723g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 116mg | 37% |
| Fats | 26.61g | 10.8g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 124µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.321mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 13µg | 20.1µg | 13% |
| Calories | 452kcal | 229kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 4.524g | 10% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 100mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 48.6g | 25g | 8% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 479mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 72µg | 43µg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.45g | 7.7g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 2.594g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.31µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 1.628mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.188mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.549mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.37mg | 1.67mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 131mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.204mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.67mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.4g | 25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.7g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.188mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.926g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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