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Cinnamon roll vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and lemongrass?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and calcium, yet lemongrass is richer in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, and zinc.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 214% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 106 times more saturated fat than lemongrass. Cinnamon roll has 12.649g of saturated fat, while lemongrass has 0.119g.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Lemon grass (citronella), raw 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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1757.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +608.8%
Contains more IronIron +496.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +329%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1689%

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 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
~equal in Folate ~75µg

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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5330.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92%
Contains more WaterWater +271.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16053.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2062.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Lemongrass DV% diff.
Manganese 0.292mg 5.224mg 214%
Iron 1.37mg 8.17mg 85%
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.119g 57%
Fats 26.61g 0.49g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.17g 23%
Copper 0.062mg 0.266mg 23%
Selenium 13µg 0.7µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.054g 22%
Potassium 102mg 723mg 18%
Calories 452kcal 99kcal 18%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.23mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 305mg 6mg 13%
Calcium 183mg 65mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.065mg 12%
Magnesium 14mg 60mg 11%
Carbs 48.6g 25.31g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.101mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.05mg 6%
Protein 4.45g 1.82g 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Phosphorus 131mg 101mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2.6mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Folate 72µg 75µg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 25.31g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.135mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g 0g 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Lemongrass
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
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.