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Cinnamon roll vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon roll and Monterey Jack different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Monterey Jack is 56% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 26 times more Vitamin B3 than Monterey Jack. While Cinnamon roll contains 2.404mg of Vitamin B3, Monterey Jack contains only 0.093mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Saturated Fat.

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cheese, monterey are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Manganese +2554.5%
Contains more Calcium +307.7%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.9%
Contains more Zinc +466%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Manganese +2554.5%
Contains more Calcium +307.7%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.9%
Contains more Zinc +466%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2484.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +508%
Contains more Vitamin A +38350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2484.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +508%
Contains more Vitamin A +38350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +7047.1%
Contains more Protein +450.1%
Contains more Fats +13.8%
Contains more Water +116.1%
Contains more Other +161%
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more Carbs +7047.1%
Contains more Protein +450.1%
Contains more Fats +13.8%
Contains more Water +116.1%
Contains more Other +161%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +308.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751

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 Monterey Jack
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 0.68g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 26.61g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 48.6g 0.68g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 373kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Fiber 1.2g 0g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 1.37mg 0.72mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 131mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 102mg 81mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 600mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.062mg 0.032mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.011mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 2IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.26mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.015mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.093mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.21mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 72µg 18µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.5µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.176mg 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 0.226mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 0.41mg 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 0.215mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.104mg 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 0.255mg 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.126mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 5mg 89mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 12.649g 19.066g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.899g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cinnamon roll Monterey Jack
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.417g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients

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

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