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Cinnamon roll vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cinnamon roll and ginger ale

  • The amount of selenium, phosphorus, folate, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin K in cinnamon roll is higher than in ginger ale.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 63% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale contains less saturated fat.
  • Ginger ale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger ale is 63, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10100%
Contains more IronIron +661.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +244.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2146.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +454.8%
Contains more OtherOther +13500%
Contains more WaterWater +380.7%

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
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +958.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +233.3%
~equal in Glucose ~3.1g
~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 Ginger ale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Ginger ale DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0g 57%
Fats 26.61g 0g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0g 25%
Selenium 13µg 0.1µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0g 22%
Calories 452kcal 34kcal 21%
Phosphorus 131mg 0mg 19%
Folate 72µg 0µg 18%
Calcium 183mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0mg 15%
Iron 1.37mg 0.18mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 48.6g 8.76g 13%
Sodium 305mg 7mg 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.013mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0mg 11%
Protein 4.45g 0g 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Copper 0.062mg 0.018mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.05mg 4%
Fructose 1.11g 3.7g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 102mg 1mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 1mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 8.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g 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 Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.