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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
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
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:
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 | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.846g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.