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Cinnamon roll vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and navajo frybread?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin B12, yet navajo frybread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and selenium.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 40% higher.
  • Navajo frybread contains less saturated Fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than navajo frybread.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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 13% 17% 6.8% 152% 30% 9.5% 53% 43% 39% 101%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +194.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~123mg
~equal in Sodium ~329mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.297mg

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% 0.12% 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% 0% 0% 0% 108% 50% 86% 9.8% 8.8% 0% 2% 92% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

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
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +117.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.3%
Contains more WaterWater +66.3%
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g
~equal in Other ~1.26g

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
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.5%

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
95% 4%
Starch: 42.85 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.76 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11729.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2950%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +161.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +23.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Navajo frybread
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 Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 452kcal 330kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 6.69g Navajo frybread
Fats 26.61g 12.22g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.6g 48.26g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 7mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 183mg 57mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 77mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 25.7g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.091mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.53mg 0.35mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 131mg 123mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 329mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.297mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 13µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.217mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.164mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.038mg
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0.8µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.295g Navajo frybread
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g 4.621g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 4.411g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.055g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.051g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.018g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Navajo frybread
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
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.028g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/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.