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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 RAE, 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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
6
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4
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Calcium +662.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.4%
Contains more Iron +155.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +141.9%
Equal in Potassium - 95
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Pop tarts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +662.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.4%
Contains more Iron +155.5%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +141.9%
Equal in Potassium - 95

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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
6
:
6
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +48000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Pop tarts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +48000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +11.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
3
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Fats +100.1%
Contains more Water +51.8%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Equal in Protein - 4.6
Cinnamon roll
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Pop tarts
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 Fats +100.1%
Contains more Water +51.8%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Equal in Protein - 4.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
1
:
2
Pop tarts
Pop tarts
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Pop tarts
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 47.4g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 4.45g 4.6g Pop tarts
Fats 26.61g 13.3g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 452kcal 412kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 30.9g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 24mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 131mg 88mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 95mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 398mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.062mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 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
Folate 72µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
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
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.295g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 12.649g 2.02g Pop tarts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 6.5g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.81g Pop tarts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
35%
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.