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Cinnamon roll vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Pecan?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Selenium, yet Pecan is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 183% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 3 times more Selenium than Pecan. Cinnamon roll has 13µg of Selenium, while Pecan has 3.8µg.
  • Pecan contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Nuts, pecans 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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
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8
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Calcium +161.4%
Contains more Selenium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +84.7%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +302%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +754.7%
Contains more Copper +1835.5%
Contains more Manganese +1441.1%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +161.4%
Contains more Selenium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +84.7%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +302%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +754.7%
Contains more Copper +1835.5%
Contains more Manganese +1441.1%

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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
5
:
6
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Cinnamon roll
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%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Carbs +250.6%
Contains more Water +439.2%
Contains more Protein +106.1%
Contains more Fats +170.5%
Equal in Other - 1.48
Cinnamon roll
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +250.6%
Contains more Water +439.2%
Contains more Protein +106.1%
Contains more Fats +170.5%
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
0
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3
Pecan
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
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0
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Starch +3463%
Contains more Sucrose +415.6%
Contains more Glucose +7525%
Contains more Fructose +2675%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cinnamon roll
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
Pecan
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +3463%
Contains more Sucrose +415.6%
Contains more Glucose +7525%
Contains more Fructose +2675%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 4.26g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 26.61g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 48.6g 13.86g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 16.39g 0.46g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 0.04g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 3.97g Pecan
Fiber 1.2g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 183mg 70mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 14mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 131mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 102mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 305mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 0.53mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.062mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.292mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 13µg 3.8µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.13mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.167mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 72µg 22µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 3.5µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.176mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.41mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.215mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.104mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.255mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.126mg 0.262mg Pecan
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Pecan
Trans Fat 0.295g Pecan
Saturated Fat 12.649g 6.18g Pecan
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 21.614g Pecan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.