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Crackers vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crackers and Cinnamon roll

  • Crackers have more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3, however, Cinnamon roll is higher in Selenium.
  • Crackers covers your daily need of Vitamin K 45% more than Cinnamon roll.
  • Crackers have 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Cinnamon roll. While Crackers have 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, Cinnamon roll has only 0.138mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more IronIron +194.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +355.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +49.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%
Contains more WaterWater +504.5%
~equal in Fats ~26.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 -56%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +203.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +189.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +548.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +282.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +197.9%
~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.
Crackers Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 510kcal 452kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 4.45g Crackers
Fats 26.43g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 59g 47.4g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 48.6g Crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Crackers
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Crackers
Calcium 120mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 118mg 102mg Crackers
Iron 4.03mg 1.37mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 25.7g Crackers
Fiber 2.3g 1.2g Crackers
Copper 0.104mg 0.062mg Crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 49.69g 16.39g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 131mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.15mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.292mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.211mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.138mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.404mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.337mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.038mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 69.3µg 15.2µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 72µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.295g Cinnamon roll
Choline 9.6mg 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 5.562g 12.649g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.676g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.068mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg 0.176mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.226mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg 0.41mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.112mg 0.104mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.264mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg 0.255mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.126mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.225g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 3.352g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.087g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.

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