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Cinnamon roll vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cinnamon roll and Pop tarts

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 53% more than Pop tarts.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +662.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +155.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.6%
~equal in Potassium ~95mg

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% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +100.1%
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
~equal in Protein ~4.6g

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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.8%

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 Pop tarts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 452kcal 412kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 26.61g 13.3g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 48.6g 68.41g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Pop tarts
Calcium 183mg 24mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 95mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 25.7g 30.9g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.53mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 88mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 398mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 80µg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.295g Pop tarts
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 6.5g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.81g Pop tarts
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pop tarts
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%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.629g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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

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.