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Cinnamon roll vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and irish soda bread?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in calcium and folate, yet irish soda bread is richer in iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and selenium.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 2 times more calcium than irish soda bread. Cinnamon roll has 183mg of calcium, while irish soda bread has 81mg.
  • Irish soda bread contains less saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than irish soda bread.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.8%
Contains more IronIron +96.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg

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 2.7% 16% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.405mg

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% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +432.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%

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
24% 44% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +336.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%

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 Irish soda bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Irish soda bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 1.111g 52%
Fats 26.61g 5g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 1.999g 17%
Iron 1.37mg 2.69mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.478g 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.269mg 10%
Calcium 183mg 81mg 10%
Calories 452kcal 290kcal 8%
Copper 0.062mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.298mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Fiber 1.2g 2.6g 6%
Folate 72µg 47µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.05µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Potassium 102mg 266mg 5%
Selenium 13µg 16µg 5%
Protein 4.45g 6.6g 4%
Sodium 305mg 398mg 4%
Cholesterol 5mg 18mg 4%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.355mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.083mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.25mg 2%
Carbs 48.6g 56g 2%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Phosphorus 131mg 114mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 53.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Zinc 0.53mg 0.57mg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.405mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.436mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.138mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g 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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Cinnamon roll Irish soda bread
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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.538g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.