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Cinnamon roll vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon roll and peppermint different?

  • Peppermint is higher than cinnamon roll in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, copper, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 85% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 51 times more saturated fat than peppermint. Cinnamon roll contains 12.649g of saturated fat, while peppermint contains 0.246g.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index (70) than cinnamon roll (40).

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Peppermint, fresh types were 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.
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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +457.8%
Contains more IronIron +270.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +430.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302.7%

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%
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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.338mg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2730.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.4%
Contains more WaterWater +314.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26333.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +623.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

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 Peppermint
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Peppermint DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.246g 56%
Iron 1.37mg 5.08mg 46%
Fats 26.61g 0.94g 39%
Manganese 0.292mg 1.176mg 38%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 31.8mg 35%
Copper 0.062mg 0.329mg 30%
Fiber 1.2g 8g 27%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.033g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.508g 21%
Calories 452kcal 70kcal 19%
Magnesium 14mg 80mg 16%
Potassium 102mg 569mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 305mg 31mg 12%
Carbs 48.6g 14.89g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.082mg 11%
Folate 72µg 114µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.266mg 10%
Phosphorus 131mg 73mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.129mg 7%
Calcium 183mg 243mg 6%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.11mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.706mg 4%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Protein 4.45g 3.75g 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.338mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.075mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 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 Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.403g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.