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Cinnamon roll vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cinnamon roll and honey

  • The amount of selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and iron in cinnamon roll is higher than in honey.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 63% more than honey.
  • Honey contains less saturated fat.
  • Honey has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of honey is 61, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Honey.

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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%
Honey
Honey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2950%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +226.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3175%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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%
Honey
Honey
1
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1886.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
~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
Honey
Honey
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82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1383.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +580%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.5%
~equal in Water ~17.1g

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
Honey
Honey
4
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2159.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1072.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3588.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~1.44g

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 Honey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Honey DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0g 57%
Fructose 1.11g 40.94g 50%
Fats 26.61g 0g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0g 25%
Selenium 13µg 0.8µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0mg 18%
Calcium 183mg 6mg 18%
Folate 72µg 2µg 18%
Phosphorus 131mg 4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.121mg 14%
Sodium 305mg 4mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0µg 13%
Iron 1.37mg 0.42mg 12%
Carbs 48.6g 82.4g 11%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.08mg 9%
Protein 4.45g 0.3g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.038mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calories 452kcal 304kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.068mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0.2g 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.22mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 2mg 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.036mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2.2mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.024mg 1%
Potassium 102mg 52mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 82.2g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 82.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.004mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.01mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.008mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.009mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.001mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.649g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.