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Cinnamon roll vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon roll and pan dulce different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in vitamin K and calcium; however, pan dulce is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 52% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 10 times more vitamin K than pan dulce. While cinnamon roll contains 15.2µg of vitamin K, pan dulce contains only 1.6µg.
  • Pan dulce has less saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index (40) than pan dulce (62).

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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.
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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +109.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.5%
~equal in Potassium ~103mg

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 4% 1.7% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +850%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +174.5%
~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
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +129.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%

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
30% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%

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
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +421%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +41.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +130.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +17.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +264.9%
~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 Pan dulce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Pan dulce DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 2.183g 48%
Selenium 13µg 26.2µg 24%
Fats 26.61g 11.58g 23%
Iron 1.37mg 2.87mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.53g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.377mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 3.499g 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.6µg 11%
Protein 4.45g 9.42g 10%
Calcium 183mg 86mg 10%
Folate 72µg 108µg 9%
Starch 16.39g 37.8g 9%
Cholesterol 5mg 30mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.463mg 7%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.46mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.23mg 7%
Copper 0.062mg 0.121mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.29mg 6%
Phosphorus 131mg 94mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.59mg 5%
Calories 452kcal 367kcal 4%
Fiber 1.2g 2.3g 4%
Fructose 1.11g 4.05g 4%
Choline 10.6mg 29.1mg 3%
Sodium 305mg 228mg 3%
Carbs 48.6g 56.38g 3%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.84mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.11µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.057mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 54.08g N/A
Potassium 102mg 103mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g 12.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 1.103g 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 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pan dulce
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
30%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.466g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/nutrients

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

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