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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, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Cinnamon roll.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 360% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Cholesterol.

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% 0.12% 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% 87% 52% 162% 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 +72000%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 452kcal 322kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 26.61g 26.54g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 3.59g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 3.59g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 1085mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Magnesium 14mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 129mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 109mg Yolk
Iron 1.37mg 2.73mg Yolk
Sugar 25.7g 0.56g Yolk
Fiber 1.2g 0g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.077mg Yolk
Zinc 0.53mg 2.3mg Yolk
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg 390mg Yolk
Sodium 305mg 48mg Yolk
Vitamin A 2IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 1.15mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Manganese 0.292mg 0.055mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.024mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.35mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0.7µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 146µg Yolk
Trans Fat 0.295g Yolk
Choline 10.6mg 820.2mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 12.649g 9.551g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.204g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.176mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.41mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.215mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.104mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.255mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.126mg 0.416mg Yolk
Fructose 1.11g 0.07g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
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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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
118%
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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