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Cinnamon roll vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon roll and yolk different?

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B6 than cinnamon roll.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 360% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index (0) than cinnamon roll (40).

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +430.9%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +334%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +330.8%
~equal in Potassium ~109mg

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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9916.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2071.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +787.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +7637.7%

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1253.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.4%
Contains more WaterWater +175.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Fats ~26.54g

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.4%

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
Yolk
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13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +28628.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1594.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1485.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1942.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Yolk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 5mg 1085mg 360%
Choline 10.6mg 820.2mg 147%
Selenium 13µg 56µg 78%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.95µg 75%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 2.99mg 53%
Vitamin A 0µg 381µg 42%
Phosphorus 131mg 390mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.528mg 30%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.35mg 24%
Protein 4.45g 15.86g 23%
Folate 72µg 146µg 19%
Iron 1.37mg 2.73mg 17%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.3mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.024mg 15%
Carbs 48.6g 3.59g 15%
Saturated fat 12.649g 9.551g 14%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0.7µg 12%
Sodium 305mg 48mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.58mg 10%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.055mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 11.738g 8%
Calories 452kcal 322kcal 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calcium 183mg 129mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.204g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.176mg 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.077mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.07g 1%
Fats 26.61g 26.54g 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 3.59g N/A
Potassium 102mg 109mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.416mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1080mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients

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

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