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Cinnamon roll vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and chili pepper

  • Cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B1; however, chili pepper is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 159% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 301 times more saturated fat than chili pepper. While cinnamon roll has 12.649g of saturated fat, chili pepper has only 0.042g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1207.1%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +213%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1231.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~14µg
~equal in Choline ~10.9mg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138%
Contains more FatsFats +5947.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +451.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58.1%
Contains more WaterWater +363.8%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36245.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1438.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Chili pepper
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.3mg 143.7mg 159%
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.042g 57%
Fats 26.61g 0.44g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.506mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.239g 23%
Selenium 13µg 0.5µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.024g 22%
Calories 452kcal 40kcal 21%
Calcium 183mg 14mg 17%
Phosphorus 131mg 43mg 13%
Carbs 48.6g 8.81g 13%
Sodium 305mg 9mg 13%
Folate 72µg 23µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.072mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.244mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Copper 0.062mg 0.129mg 7%
Potassium 102mg 322mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.187mg 5%
Protein 4.45g 1.87g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.086mg 4%
Iron 1.37mg 1.03mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.69mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.201mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.26mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 14µg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 5.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0g N/A
Choline 10.6mg 10.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.041mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.607g)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.