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Cinnamon roll vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cinnamon roll and Puff pastry

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than Puff pastry.
  • Puff pastry has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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
3
:
7
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
Contains more Calcium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains more Iron +89.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -17%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%
Contains more Selenium +88.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Puff pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains more Iron +89.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -17%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%
Contains more Selenium +88.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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
7
:
4
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 16.3
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%
Puff pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 16.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
3
:
2
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
Contains more Water +156.5%
Contains more Other +36%
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Equal in Carbs - 45.7
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
Puff pastry
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +156.5%
Contains more Other +36%
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Equal in Carbs - 45.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
0
:
3
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.828
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Puff pastry
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.828

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 Puff pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 44.2g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 26.61g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 48.6g 45.7g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.2g 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 183mg 10mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 131mg 60mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 62mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.062mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.292mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 13µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.55mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.019mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 55µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.176mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.41mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.215mg 0.144mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.255mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.126mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.295g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 12.649g 5.502g Puff pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 22.228g Puff pastry
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.