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.
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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
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% |
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Fats
~25.99g
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Other
~1.28g
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
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
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
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 | +∞% |
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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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?

Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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