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Cinnamon roll vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon roll and saffron

  • Cinnamon roll has more selenium, while saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1222% higher.
  • Saffron contains 8 times less saturated fat than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 12.649g of saturated fat, while saffron contains 1.586g.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1785.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1590.2%
Contains more IronIron +710.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +429%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9628.8%

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%
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2557.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +354.9%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +300.7%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1933.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.292mg 28.408mg 1222%
Iron 1.37mg 11.1mg 122%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 80.8mg 89%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 1.01mg 75%
Magnesium 14mg 264mg 60%
Saturated fat 12.649g 1.586g 50%
Potassium 102mg 1724mg 48%
Fats 26.61g 5.85g 32%
Copper 0.062mg 0.328mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.429g 21%
Phosphorus 131mg 252mg 17%
Protein 4.45g 11.43g 14%
Selenium 13µg 5.6µg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Fiber 1.2g 3.9g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 2.067g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.267mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.115mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calories 452kcal 310kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Calcium 183mg 111mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Sodium 305mg 148mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.46mg 6%
Carbs 48.6g 65.37g 6%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.09mg 5%
Folate 72µg 93µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.063g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients

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

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