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Cinnamon roll vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon roll and fish sandwiches different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in calcium and folate; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 53% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 5 times more calcium than fish sandwiches. While cinnamon roll contains 183mg of calcium, fish sandwiches contain only 37mg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index (40) than fish sandwiches (56).

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties used in this article.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102%
Contains more CopperCopper +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.264mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.37mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +113.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.2%
Contains more WaterWater +155.2%
Contains more OtherOther +56.6%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.2%

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% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +154.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +64.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +32.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 1.949g 49%
Fats 26.61g 12.45g 22%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.68µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 6.257g 17%
Calcium 183mg 37mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 2.595g 15%
Sodium 305mg 602mg 13%
Protein 4.45g 10.29g 12%
Cholesterol 5mg 35mg 10%
Calories 452kcal 257kcal 10%
Selenium 13µg 18µg 9%
Folate 72µg 46µg 7%
Carbs 48.6g 26.69g 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Potassium 102mg 206mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 28.9mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.15mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg 2%
Phosphorus 131mg 116mg 2%
Iron 1.37mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13.6µg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.37mg 1%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.264mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 3.53g N/A
Zinc 0.53mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g 0.08g 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%
Fructose 1.11g 1.47g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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