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Cinnamon roll vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon roll and halva

  • Cinnamon roll has more calcium, while halva has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for copper is 127% higher.
  • Halva contains 6 times less calcium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of calcium, while halva contains 33mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in halva is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of halva is 55.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Candies, halavah, plain.

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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%
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1457.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +230.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1838.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +715.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199%

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%
Halva
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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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +815.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~65µg

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
Halva
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12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.7%
Contains more WaterWater +417.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.6%

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
Halva
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.194g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Halva DV% diff.
Copper 0.062mg 1.202mg 127%
Phosphorus 131mg 607mg 68%
Magnesium 14mg 218mg 49%
Iron 1.37mg 4.53mg 40%
Saturated fat 12.649g 4.127g 39%
Zinc 0.53mg 4.32mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 8.481g 32%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.873mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.348mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.424mg 18%
Protein 4.45g 12.49g 16%
Calcium 183mg 33mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Fiber 1.2g 4.5g 13%
Fats 26.61g 21.52g 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Sodium 305mg 195mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.04µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.088mg 4%
Carbs 48.6g 60.49g 4%
Selenium 13µg 11.5µg 3%
Potassium 102mg 187mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.856mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.174mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Folate 72µg 65µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 8.194g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calories 452kcal 469kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 55.99g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 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 Halva
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
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.522g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.