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Cinnamon roll vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cinnamon roll and Flax

  • Cinnamon roll contains less Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Flax.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Flax is 129% higher.
  • Flax has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 12.649g of Saturated Fat, while Flax has 3.663g.

Food types used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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
0
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10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +390.1%
Contains more Potassium +697.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +718.9%
Contains more Copper +1867.7%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Contains more Selenium +95.4%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +318.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +390.1%
Contains more Potassium +697.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +718.9%
Contains more Copper +1867.7%
Contains more Manganese +750%
Contains more Selenium +95.4%

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
4
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7
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +271%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +679.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1144.7%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +271%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +679.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1144.7%
Contains more Folate +20.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
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3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Water +172.7%
Contains more Protein +311%
Contains more Fats +58.4%
Contains more Other +172.8%
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
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Water +172.7%
Contains more Protein +311%
Contains more Fats +58.4%
Contains more Other +172.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
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2
Flax
Flax
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.6%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
5
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0
Flax
Flax
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1648.7%
Contains more Glucose +662.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cinnamon roll
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
Flax
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1648.7%
Contains more Glucose +662.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Flax
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Flax Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 1.58g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 18.29g Flax
Fats 26.61g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 48.6g 28.88g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 1.2g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 183mg 255mg Flax
Iron 1.37mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 14mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 131mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 102mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 305mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 0.53mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.062mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.292mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 13µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.31mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 72µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 4.3µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.176mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.41mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.215mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.104mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.255mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.126mg 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.295g Flax
Saturated Fat 12.649g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 7.527g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Flax
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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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.986g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.