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Cinnamon roll vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and pizza

  • Cinnamon roll has less vitamin B1, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin A than pizza.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than pizza.
  • Pizza has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pizza is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.6%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.1%
~equal in Calcium ~188mg

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +174.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156%
Contains more WaterWater +127.4%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%

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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9955%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +291%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +36.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +64.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~1g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Pizza DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 4.465g 37%
Fats 26.61g 9.69g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.39mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 2.608g 15%
Protein 4.45g 11.39g 14%
Iron 1.37mg 2.48mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.681g 13%
Selenium 13µg 19.9µg 13%
Sodium 305mg 598mg 13%
Phosphorus 131mg 216mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.42µg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.825mg 9%
Calories 452kcal 266kcal 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 6.7µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.34mg 7%
Carbs 48.6g 33.33g 5%
Folate 72µg 93µg 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.105mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 2.3g 4%
Starch 16.39g 26.95g 4%
Cholesterol 5mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.08mg 3%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.36mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.83mg 2%
Potassium 102mg 172mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 24mg 2%
Calcium 183mg 188mg 1%
Choline 10.6mg 16.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.355mg 0%
Fructose 1.11g 1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pizza
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%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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