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Cinnamon roll vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and kit Kat

  • Cinnamon roll has more selenium, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin B1; however, kit Kat is higher in copper and vitamin B12.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 27% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 6 times more sodium than kit Kat. While cinnamon roll has 305mg of sodium, kit Kat has only 54mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.4%
Contains more IronIron +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +488.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +254.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +192.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.5%
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +1064.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g
~equal in Other ~1.28g

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.7%

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
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +54.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1806.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +455%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1942.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +99.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 17.953g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.895g 19%
Copper 0.062mg 0.22mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.56µg 17%
Folate 72µg 14µg 15%
Selenium 13µg 5µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.5mg 12%
Sodium 305mg 54mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.117mg 8%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 5.2µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 5.844g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.64mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.21mg 6%
Calcium 183mg 125mg 6%
Iron 1.37mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.34mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 37mg 5%
Carbs 48.6g 64.59g 5%
Choline 10.6mg 31mg 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.09mg 4%
Potassium 102mg 231mg 4%
Protein 4.45g 6.51g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Calories 452kcal 518kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Starch 16.39g 10.6g 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 11mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.2g 1%
Phosphorus 131mg 135mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.02mg 1%
Fats 26.61g 25.99g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.075g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g 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 Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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