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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
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% |
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Other
~1.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
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
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
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 | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
