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Cinnamon roll vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cinnamon roll and zucchini

  • Cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and folate, while zucchini has more vitamin C.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 65 times less selenium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 13µg of selenium, while zucchini contains 0.2µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in zucchini is lower.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1043.8%
Contains more IronIron +270.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +253.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5866.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +328.9%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8215.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1462.7%
Contains more OtherOther +138.6%
Contains more WaterWater +399.4%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3939.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +40120%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +185%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +24.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Zucchini DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.084g 57%
Fats 26.61g 0.32g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.091g 24%
Selenium 13µg 0.2µg 23%
Calories 452kcal 17kcal 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.011g 22%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 17.9mg 20%
Calcium 183mg 16mg 17%
Carbs 48.6g 3.11g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.045mg 14%
Phosphorus 131mg 38mg 13%
Iron 1.37mg 0.37mg 13%
Sodium 305mg 8mg 13%
Folate 72µg 24µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.451mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 4.3µg 9%
Starch 16.39g 0g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.12mg 7%
Protein 4.45g 1.21g 6%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.177mg 5%
Potassium 102mg 261mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.094mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.204mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.32mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.053mg 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 2.11g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 2.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g 0g N/A
Choline 10.6mg 9.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.026mg 0%
Fructose 1.11g 1.38g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

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

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