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Cinnamon roll vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon roll and Pecan pie different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 43% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 6 times more Calcium than Pecan pie. While Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, Pecan pie contains only 32mg.
  • Pecan pie has less Saturated Fat.

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
3
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7
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Calcium +471.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +92.5%
Contains more Copper +240.3%
Contains more Manganese +143.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Selenium - 12
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +471.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +92.5%
Contains more Copper +240.3%
Contains more Manganese +143.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Selenium - 12

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
7
:
5
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +17750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17
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 pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +17750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
Equal in Water - 19.5
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 pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
Equal in Water - 19.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
0
:
3
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 4.45g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 26.61g 22.2g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 452kcal 412kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Pecan pie
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 32mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 131mg 94mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 133mg Pecan pie
Sodium 305mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.53mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.062mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.292mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 13µg 12µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.188mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.847mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 72µg 26µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.176mg 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.223mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg 0.372mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.104mg 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.25mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg 0.255mg
Histidine 0.126mg 0.116mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 87mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 12.649g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 5.71g Pecan pie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.