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

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How are Cinnamon roll and Fish sandwich different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium, and Folate, however, Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 53% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 5 times more Calcium than Fish sandwich. While Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, Fish sandwich contains only 37mg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

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% 0.12% 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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 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 +4250%
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 Opinion
Calories 452kcal 257kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 26.61g 12.45g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 47.4g 25.69g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 26.69g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 35mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Calcium 183mg 37mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.37mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 25.7g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 1g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.075mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.53mg 0.49mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 116mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 602mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.55mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.292mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.21mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13.6µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 46µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Choline 10.6mg 28.9mg Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 12.649g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 2.595g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 6.257g Fish sandwich
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
Fructose 1.11g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 5.561g Fish sandwich

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
28%
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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