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Cinnamon roll vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cinnamon roll and Waffle

  • Cinnamon roll has more Folate, while Waffle has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 60% higher.
  • Waffle contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 12.649g of Saturated Fat, while Waffle contains 2.866g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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
2
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7
Waffle
Waffle
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +255.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Equal in Manganese - 0.265
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.2%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +255.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Equal in Manganese - 0.265

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
:
7
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
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%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
3
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Water +121.3%
Contains more Other +127.9%
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
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Fats +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Water +121.3%
Contains more Other +127.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
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2
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 32.9g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 26.61g 14.1g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 32.9g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 291kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Waffle
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.37mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 131mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 102mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 305mg 511mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.062mg
Manganese 0.292mg 0.265mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 2IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.073mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 72µg 46µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.176mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.41mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.215mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.104mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.255mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.126mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 5mg 69mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Waffle
Saturated Fat 12.649g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 3.521g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 6.785g Waffle
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Waffle
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.783g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.