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Cinnamon roll vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cinnamon roll and Sesame?

  • Sesame is richer than Cinnamon roll in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 447% more.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried types 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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
0
:
10
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Calcium +432.8%
Contains more Iron +962%
Contains more Magnesium +2407.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +380.2%
Contains more Potassium +358.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +1362.3%
Contains more Copper +6483.9%
Contains more Manganese +742.5%
Contains more Selenium +164.6%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Calcium +432.8%
Contains more Iron +962%
Contains more Magnesium +2407.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +380.2%
Contains more Potassium +358.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +1362.3%
Contains more Copper +6483.9%
Contains more Manganese +742.5%
Contains more Selenium +164.6%

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
5
:
6
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1978.9%
Contains more Folate +34.7%
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%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +274.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1978.9%
Contains more Folate +34.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Carbs +107.2%
Contains more Water +304.7%
Contains more Protein +298.4%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +227.9%
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
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Carbs +107.2%
Contains more Water +304.7%
Contains more Protein +298.4%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +227.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
0
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +492.3%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +492.3%

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 Sesame
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 Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 11.65g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 26.61g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 48.6g 23.45g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 573kcal Sesame
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 1.2g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 183mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 1.37mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 14mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 131mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 102mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 305mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 0.53mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.062mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.292mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 13µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 2IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.25mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.05mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 72µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.176mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.41mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.215mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.104mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.255mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.126mg 0.522mg Sesame
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.295g Sesame
Saturated Fat 12.649g 6.957g Sesame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 21.773g Sesame
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 Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.692g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame 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 - $4)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.