Cinnamon roll vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and jerky?
- Cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, yet jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, copper, choline, folate, and potassium.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 77% higher.
- Cinnamon roll has 9 times more calcium than jerky. Cinnamon roll has 183mg of calcium, while jerky has 20mg.
- Cinnamon roll contains less sodium.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index than cinnamon roll.
We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +815% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +264.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +485.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +295.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +266.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1430.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +134.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +560.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +371.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +518.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +86.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +929.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 305mg | 2081mg | 77% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 8.11mg | 69% |
Protein | 4.45g | 33.2g | 58% |
Iron | 1.37mg | 5.42mg | 51% |
Phosphorus | 131mg | 407mg | 39% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.99µg | 35% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 1.011g | 18% |
Choline | 10.6mg | 109.1mg | 18% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.227mg | 18% |
Calcium | 183mg | 20mg | 16% |
Folate | 72µg | 134µg | 16% |
Potassium | 102mg | 597mg | 15% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 48mg | 14% |
Carbs | 48.6g | 11g | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.179mg | 11% |
Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 2.3µg | 11% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 51mg | 9% |
Saturated fat | 12.649g | 10.85g | 8% |
Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 11.305g | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.154mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
Selenium | 13µg | 10.7µg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 1.732mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
Calories | 452kcal | 410kcal | 2% |
Fats | 26.61g | 25.6g | 2% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 47.4g | 9.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 25.7g | 9g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +341.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +646.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +402.9% |
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Fats
~25.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.6% |