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Cinnamon roll vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cinnamon roll and pound cake

  • Cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, vitamin K, and manganese; however, pound cake has more choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for cinnamon roll is 39% higher.
  • Pound cake has 9 times less Vitamin K than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 15.2µg of Vitamin K, while pound cake has 1.7µg.
  • Pound cake is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

Food types used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +794.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +518.9%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg

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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more FatsFats +90.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.4%
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +188.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.419g

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +306.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +236.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +333.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +52.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.36g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Pound cake
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pound cake Opinion
Calories 452kcal 353kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 5g Pound cake
Fats 26.61g 13.96g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 48.6g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 5mg 66mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 47mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 1.37mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Sugar 25.7g 33.36g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.2g 0.6g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.042mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.43mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 131mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 305mg 377mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.65mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.292mg 0.11mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 5µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.173mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.615mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.036mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.7µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 42µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.192g Pound cake
Choline 10.6mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 12.649g 4.811g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 3.02g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 3.419g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.041mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.204mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg 0.397mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg 0.198mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.239mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg 0.249mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg 0.117mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 0.33g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 2.895g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.838g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.