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Cinnamon roll vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cinnamon roll and hot dogs

  • Cinnamon roll has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and calcium; however, hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot dogs is 59% higher.
  • Hot dogs have 12 times less folate than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 72µg of folate, while hot dogs have 6µg.
  • Hot dogs are lower in saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index than hot dogs.

Food types used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +548.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Selenium ~12.5µg

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +881.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1065.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.6%
Contains more WaterWater +196.7%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
~equal in Fats ~25.76g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.8%

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 Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.57µg 59%
Sodium 305mg 1090mg 34%
Cholesterol 5mg 77mg 24%
Saturated fat 12.649g 7.666g 23%
Folate 72µg 6µg 17%
Carbs 48.6g 4.17g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.055mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Protein 4.45g 10.26g 12%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.045mg 11%
Phosphorus 131mg 206mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.166mg 10%
Calories 452kcal 290kcal 8%
Calcium 183mg 99mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 11.386g 7%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.2mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.19mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.404g 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.097mg 4%
Iron 1.37mg 1.09mg 4%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.665mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.31mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.121mg 1%
Fats 26.61g 25.76g 1%
Potassium 102mg 152mg 1%
Selenium 13µg 12.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 4.17g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.331mg 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 Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.