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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.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

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.
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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +242.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +764.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302%
Contains more IronIron +84.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1835.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +754.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +334.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +452.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +282.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg

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
Pecan
3
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 CarbsCarbs +250.6%
Contains more WaterWater +439.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.1%
Contains more FatsFats +170.5%
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +367.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +488%

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
Pecan
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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 StarchStarch +3463%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +415.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +7525%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2675%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Pecan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.292mg 4.5mg 183%
Copper 0.062mg 1.2mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 21.614g 120%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 40.801g 80%
Fats 26.61g 71.97g 70%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.66mg 37%
Zinc 0.53mg 4.53mg 36%
Fiber 1.2g 9.6g 34%
Saturated fat 12.649g 6.18g 29%
Magnesium 14mg 121mg 25%
Phosphorus 131mg 277mg 21%
Selenium 13µg 3.8µg 17%
Iron 1.37mg 2.53mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.21mg 13%
Sodium 305mg 0mg 13%
Folate 72µg 22µg 13%
Calories 452kcal 691kcal 12%
Carbs 48.6g 13.86g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.863mg 11%
Calcium 183mg 70mg 11%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 3.5µg 10%
Protein 4.45g 9.17g 9%
Potassium 102mg 410mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.167mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 0.46g 7%
Choline 10.6mg 40.5mg 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.13mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 0.04g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 3.97g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.262mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 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.

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