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Cinnamon roll vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cinnamon roll and Paratha

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Paratha is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 34% more than Paratha.
  • Paratha contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +632%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.3%
Contains more IronIron +17.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261%
~equal in Phosphorus ~120mg

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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +347.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
~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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +101.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +76.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
~equal in Carbs ~45.35g

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.9%

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
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1049.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +771.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +217.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +92.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +18.9%
~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 Paratha
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Paratha Opinion
Calories 452kcal 326kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 26.61g 13.2g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 35.75g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 45.35g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 183mg 25mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 1.37mg 1.61mg Paratha
Sugar 25.7g 4.15g Paratha
Fiber 1.2g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.062mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.53mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 16.39g 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 131mg 120mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 452mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.292mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 13µg 7.1µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.11mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.076mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.83mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 3.4µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 10µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.034g Paratha
Choline 10.6mg 6.3mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g 5.826g Paratha
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 3.837g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 2.484g 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 0.35g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.064g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 2.386g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.823g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 ($)

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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients

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

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