Cinnamon roll vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cinnamon roll and asparagus
- Cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, asparagus is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, and iron.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 63% more than asparagus.
- Asparagus contains 153 times less sodium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 305mg of sodium, while asparagus contains 2mg.
- Asparagus has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Asparagus, raw.
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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 | +662.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +465.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98% |
Contains more IronIron | +56.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +204.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +47.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1766.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +173.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +50.9% |
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:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +22075% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1152.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +134.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +391.1% |
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7252% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +8643.5% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +369.2% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Fructose
~1g
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 12.649g | 0.04g | 57% |
Fats | 26.61g | 0.12g | 41% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 0.05g | 24% |
Calories | 452kcal | 20kcal | 22% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 0g | 22% |
Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 41.6µg | 22% |
Selenium | 13µg | 2.3µg | 19% |
Calcium | 183mg | 24mg | 16% |
Carbs | 48.6g | 3.88g | 15% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.189mg | 14% |
Sodium | 305mg | 2mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 131mg | 52mg | 11% |
Iron | 1.37mg | 2.14mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 0.978mg | 9% |
Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.158mg | 6% |
Folate | 72µg | 52µg | 5% |
Protein | 4.45g | 2.2g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.091mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 2.1g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
Potassium | 102mg | 202mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.274mg | 1% |
Choline | 10.6mg | 16mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 47.4g | 1.78g | N/A |
Magnesium | 14mg | 14mg | 0% |
Sugar | 25.7g | 1.88g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.295g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.255mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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