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Coconut oil vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut oil and cinnamon roll

  • Coconut oil contains less selenium, phosphorus, calcium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese than cinnamon roll.
  • Coconut oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 349% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cinnamon roll is lower.
  • Coconut oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut oil is 0, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, coconut and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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 0% 0.3% 0% 1.9% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +2640%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0% 0.16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3433.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +272.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +63166.7%
Contains more OtherOther +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 7% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut oil Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 82.475g 12.649g 317%
Fats 99.06g 26.61g 111%
Selenium 0µg 13µg 24%
Calories 892kcal 452kcal 22%
Phosphorus 0mg 131mg 19%
Folate 0µg 72µg 18%
Calcium 1mg 183mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.211mg 18%
Iron 0.05mg 1.37mg 17%
Carbs 0g 48.6g 16%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.404mg 15%
Sodium 0mg 305mg 13%
Manganese 0mg 0.292mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 3.676g 13%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 15.2µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.138mg 11%
Protein 0g 4.45g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.337mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.15mg 7%
Copper 0mg 0.062mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.332g 8.723g 6%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.53mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.038mg 3%
Potassium 0mg 102mg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 14mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Choline 0.3mg 10.6mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.028g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil Cinnamon roll
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
0%
Coconut oil
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 69.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.