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Cinnamon roll vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Pie crust?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Pie crust is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% higher.
  • Pie crust contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more IronIron +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.315mg

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% 0.12% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +149.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.1%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
~equal in Carbs ~52.1g

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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.968g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Pie crust Opinion
Calories 452kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 4.45g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 26.61g 31.4g Pie crust
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 52.1g Pie crust
Carbs 48.6g 52.1g Pie crust
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Pie crust
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Pie crust
Calcium 183mg 61mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 64mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.22mg Pie crust
Sugar 25.7g Pie crust
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.075mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.53mg 0.4mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 86mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 753mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.315mg Pie crust
Selenium 13µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.213mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.727mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.268mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 104µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.295g Pie crust
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g 7.974g Pie crust
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.176mg 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.41mg 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.215mg 0.133mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.255mg 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.126mg 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pie crust
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
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.