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Cinnamon roll vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cinnamon roll and graham cracker?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in selenium and calcium, yet graham cracker is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 55% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 8 times more Saturated Fat than graham cracker. While cinnamon roll has 12.649g of Saturated Fat, graham cracker has only 1.633g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in graham cracker is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types in this article.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +175.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249%

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% 0.12% 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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~14.3µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +151%
Contains more WaterWater +459.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +247.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.6%

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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +193.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +12.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +184.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +13.5%
~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 Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 452kcal 430kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 26.61g 10.6g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 48.6g 77.66g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 183mg 77mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.37mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 25.7g 24.85g Graham cracker
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.062mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.53mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 16.39g 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 131mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 305mg 459mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.292mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 13µg 6.3µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 14.3µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.055g Graham cracker
Choline 10.6mg 5.9mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 2.509g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 0.99g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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