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Coffeecake vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coffeecake and cinnamon roll?

  • Coffeecake is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, and potassium, yet cinnamon roll is higher in calcium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 36% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Coffeecake, cheese and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.2%
Contains more IronIron +114.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Sodium ~305mg
~equal in Selenium ~13µg

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 ProteinProtein +57.3%
Contains more WaterWater +69.7%
Contains more FatsFats +75.1%
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g
~equal in Other ~1.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 -57.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.391g 12.649g 33%
Cholesterol 85mg 5mg 27%
Fats 15.2g 26.61g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 3.676g 14%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Calcium 59mg 183mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 2.404mg 11%
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.211mg 9%
Iron 0.64mg 1.37mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.16µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Folate 39µg 72µg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calories 339kcal 452kcal 6%
Potassium 289mg 102mg 6%
Manganese 0.172mg 0.292mg 5%
Protein 7g 4.45g 5%
Phosphorus 101mg 131mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 8.723g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.038mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.337mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.138mg 1%
Sodium 339mg 305mg 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.53mg 1%
Copper 0.052mg 0.062mg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.2g 1%
Carbs 44.3g 48.6g 1%
Selenium 13.3µg 13µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.258g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.