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Cinnamon roll vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cinnamon roll and Spaghetti

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Spaghetti is higher in Selenium.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +2514.3%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +2514.3%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +501%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +955%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +501%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2761.3%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Water +227.3%
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +2761.3%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Water +227.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6558.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1027.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6558.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1027.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +22244.4%
Contains more Glucose +7525%
Contains more Fructose +3600%
Contains more Maltose +257.5%
Contains more Starch +58.7%
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +22244.4%
Contains more Glucose +7525%
Contains more Fructose +3600%
Contains more Maltose +257.5%
Contains more Starch +58.7%

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 Spaghetti
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 29.06g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 26.61g 0.93g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 30.86g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 158kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 1.11g 0.03g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 183mg 7mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 0.5mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 131mg 58mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 44mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 305mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.53mg 0.51mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.292mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 13µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.06mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.02mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.02mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.4mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.112mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.049mg Spaghetti
Folate 72µg 7µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.176mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.41mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.215mg 0.133mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.065mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.255mg 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.126mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0.295g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 12.649g 0.176g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 0.131g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.326g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.024g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients

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

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