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Cinnamon roll vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cinnamon roll and fruitcake

  • Cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, fruitcake has more fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 58% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 10 times less vitamin K than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 15.2µg of vitamin K, while fruitcake has 1.5µg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

Food types used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +51.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.9%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +913.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
~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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.4%
Contains more FatsFats +192.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.323g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Fruitcake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 1.048g 53%
Fats 26.61g 9.1g 27%
Selenium 13µg 2µg 20%
Calcium 183mg 33mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.05mg 13%
Folate 72µg 20µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 4.2g 11%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.5µg 11%
Phosphorus 131mg 52mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.791mg 10%
Fiber 1.2g 3.7g 10%
Iron 1.37mg 2.07mg 9%
Sodium 305mg 101mg 9%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calories 452kcal 324kcal 6%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg 6%
Carbs 48.6g 61.6g 4%
Protein 4.45g 2.9g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.099mg 3%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.22mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 3.323g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.226mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.9mg 2%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.27mg 2%
Potassium 102mg 153mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 57.9g N/A
Cholesterol 5mg 5mg 0%
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g 27.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Choline 10.6mg 8.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g 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 Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.601g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (5 mg)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.