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Cinnamon roll vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cinnamon roll and spelt

  • Cinnamon roll has more calcium; however, spelt has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 117% higher.
  • Spelt has 31 times less saturated fat than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 12.649g of saturated fat, while spelt has 0.406g.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

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

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +577.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +871.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.4%
Contains more IronIron +224.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +724.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +921.6%
~equal in Selenium ~11.7µg

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% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
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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 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +322.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +995.1%
Contains more WaterWater +72.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.6%

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
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1860.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

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
Spelt
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89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3308.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +263.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +362.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +229%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +260.1%
~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 Spelt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.292mg 2.983mg 117%
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.406g 56%
Copper 0.062mg 0.511mg 50%
Phosphorus 131mg 401mg 39%
Fiber 1.2g 10.7g 38%
Iron 1.37mg 4.44mg 38%
Fats 26.61g 2.43g 37%
Magnesium 14mg 136mg 29%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 6.843mg 28%
Zinc 0.53mg 3.28mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.445g 21%
Protein 4.45g 14.57g 20%
Calcium 183mg 27mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.258g 16%
Starch 16.39g 53.92g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.23mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 1.068mg 15%
Sodium 305mg 8mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.364mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 3.6µg 10%
Potassium 102mg 388mg 8%
Folate 72µg 45µg 7%
Carbs 48.6g 70.19g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calories 452kcal 338kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.79mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 13µg 11.7µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.24g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 6.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients

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

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