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Cinnamon roll vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cinnamon roll and melon?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and iron, yet melon is higher in vitamin C.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 34 times more sodium than melon. While cinnamon roll has 305mg of sodium, melon has only 9mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in melon is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Melons, casaba, raw types 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%
Melon
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1563.6%
Contains more IronIron +302.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2520%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +734.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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%
Melon
Melon
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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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +936.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +508%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +328.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Melon
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300.9%
Contains more FatsFats +26510%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +638.6%
Contains more OtherOther +277.8%
Contains more WaterWater +383.9%

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
Melon
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +436050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9325.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Melon
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Melon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.025g 57%
Fats 26.61g 0.1g 41%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21.8mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.039g 24%
Selenium 13µg 0.4µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.002g 22%
Calories 452kcal 28kcal 21%
Phosphorus 131mg 5mg 18%
Calcium 183mg 11mg 17%
Folate 72µg 8µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.015mg 16%
Carbs 48.6g 6.58g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.232mg 14%
Iron 1.37mg 0.34mg 13%
Sodium 305mg 9mg 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.035mg 11%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.5µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.031mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.05mg 7%
Protein 4.45g 1.11g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.084mg 5%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.07mg 4%
Potassium 102mg 182mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Fiber 1.2g 0.9g 1%
Choline 10.6mg 7.6mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 5.69g N/A
Copper 0.062mg 0.06mg 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 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 Melon
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
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.