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Cinnamon roll vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon roll and wafer

  • Cinnamon roll has more calcium, selenium, and vitamin K, while wafer has more copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 45% higher.
  • Wafer contains 6 times less Vitamin K than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 15.2µg of Vitamin K, while wafer contains 2.4µg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in wafer is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of wafer is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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%
Wafer
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +490.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.9%
Contains more IronIron +192.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +646.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg

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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Wafer
Wafer
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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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.203mg

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
Wafer
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.4%
Contains more WaterWater +321.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.6%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%

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
Wafer
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Wafer Opinion
Calories 452kcal 433kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 26.61g 14.2g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 48.6g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 5mg 2mg Wafer
Magnesium 14mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 183mg 31mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 1.37mg 4.01mg Wafer
Sugar 25.7g 37.43g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.062mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 0.53mg 1.09mg Wafer
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 132mg Wafer
Sodium 305mg 580mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.72mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 13µg 5.7µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.203mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.051mg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.4µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 47µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Wafer
Choline 10.6mg 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 12.649g 4.241g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 4.865g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.153g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.176mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.41mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.215mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.104mg 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.255mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.126mg 0.128mg Wafer
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.