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Cinnamon roll vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon roll and Limburger different?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in iron, while Limburger is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Limburger covers your daily need for phosphorus, 37% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 11 times more iron than Limburger. Cinnamon roll contains 1.37mg of iron, while Limburger contains 0.13mg.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index (40) than Limburger (27).

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cheese, limburger types were used in this article.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more IronIron +953.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +668.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +296.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1421.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +560.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.3%

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9818.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +350.6%
Contains more WaterWater +155.1%
Contains more OtherOther +178.7%
~equal in Fats ~27.25g

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +642.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.606g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Limburger DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Phosphorus 131mg 393mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.04µg 37%
Calcium 183mg 497mg 31%
Protein 4.45g 20.05g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.503mg 28%
Cholesterol 5mg 90mg 28%
Sodium 305mg 800mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.495g 21%
Saturated fat 12.649g 16.746g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 1.177mg 17%
Carbs 48.6g 0.49g 16%
Iron 1.37mg 0.13mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.158mg 14%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.1mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.3µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.08mg 11%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.038mg 11%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calories 452kcal 327kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.23mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.021mg 5%
Folate 72µg 58µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.086mg 4%
Selenium 13µg 14.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 21mg 2%
Potassium 102mg 128mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Choline 10.6mg 15.4mg 1%
Fats 26.61g 27.25g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 0.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 8.606g 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.578mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.