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Cinnamon roll vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon roll and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Cinnamon roll has more calcium and folate, while mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times less calcium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of calcium, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 116mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.5%
Contains more IronIron +46%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~122mg

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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more FatsFats +77.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.6%
Contains more WaterWater +170.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%

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
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1101.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%

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
12% 26% 42% 8% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.69 g
Lactose: 0.32 g
Maltose: 0.49 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4271.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +193.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +191.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +52.3%
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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 3.803g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.88µg 30%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.306g 22%
Fats 26.61g 14.96g 18%
Protein 4.45g 11.82g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 3.474g 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.91mg 13%
Calories 452kcal 257kcal 10%
Carbs 48.6g 20.08g 10%
Cholesterol 5mg 36mg 10%
Iron 1.37mg 2mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Sodium 305mg 460mg 7%
Folate 72µg 46µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calcium 183mg 116mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.384mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.209mg 5%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.206mg 4%
Copper 0.062mg 0.098mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.176mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 3%
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g 2%
Potassium 102mg 181mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Phosphorus 131mg 122mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1.69g 1%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0.588g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll McDonald's Big Mac
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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.846g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/nutrients

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

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