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Cinnamon roll vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and star anise?

  • Cinnamon roll has less iron, copper, manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than star anise.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 445% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 22 times more saturated fat than star anise. Cinnamon roll has 12.649g of saturated fat, while star anise has 0.586g.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than star anise.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Spices, anise seed 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1312.7%
Contains more IronIron +2597.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1367.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +687.7%

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%
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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1610.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +67.4%
Contains more WaterWater +99%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.5%
Contains more OtherOther +410.3%
~equal in Carbs ~50.02g

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.1%

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 Star anise
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.37mg 36.96mg 445%
Copper 0.062mg 0.91mg 94%
Manganese 0.292mg 2.3mg 87%
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.586g 55%
Fiber 1.2g 14.6g 54%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.65mg 47%
Calcium 183mg 646mg 46%
Phosphorus 131mg 440mg 44%
Zinc 0.53mg 5.3mg 43%
Potassium 102mg 1441mg 39%
Magnesium 14mg 170mg 37%
Protein 4.45g 17.6g 26%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg 23%
Fats 26.61g 15.9g 16%
Folate 72µg 10µg 16%
Selenium 13µg 5µg 15%
Sodium 305mg 16mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.29mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.34mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.797mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calories 452kcal 337kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 3.15g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.06mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 9.78g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Carbs 48.6g 50.02g 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Star anise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Cinnamon roll
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.063g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.