Cinnamon roll vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cinnamon roll and gingerbread
- Cinnamon roll has more calcium, phosphorus, and folate; however, gingerbread is richer in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 43% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has 3 times less calcium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 183mg of calcium, while gingerbread has 71mg.
- Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +157.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +330.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.8% |
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Carbs
~49.2g
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.7% |
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 | 4.122g | 39% |
| Iron | 1.37mg | 2.88mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.683mg | 17% |
| Fats | 26.61g | 16.4g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 71mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 131mg | 54mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 439mg | 10% |
| Folate | 72µg | 33µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 13µg | 16.3µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Calories | 452kcal | 356kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.06µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 7.124g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 4.216g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 1.738mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.162mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.45g | 3.9g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 327mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 48.6g | 49.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.4g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.7g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.527g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)