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Cinnamon roll vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Shortbread?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, yet Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% higher.
  • Shortbread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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
6
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +1307.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Selenium +109.7%
Contains more Iron +117.5%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +34.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1307.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Selenium +109.7%
Contains more Iron +117.5%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +34.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
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%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +427.2%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Equal in Fats - 26.22
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
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +427.2%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Equal in Fats - 26.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.5%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Glucose +747.2%
Contains more Fructose +270%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +146.9%
Equal in Sucrose - 20.99
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
Shortbread
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +747.2%
Contains more Fructose +270%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +146.9%
Equal in Sucrose - 20.99

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 Shortbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 4.45g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 26.61g 26.22g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 452kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 16.39g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 1.11g 0.3g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 183mg 13mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 131mg 66mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 88mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 353mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.49mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.292mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 13µg 6.2µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.321mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 72µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 11µg Cinnamon roll
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
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.714g Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 12.649g 8.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 6.708g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.544g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.