Croissant vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissant and cinnamon roll
- Croissant has more vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B2; however, cinnamon roll is higher in calcium and vitamin K.
- Croissant covers your daily need for vitamin A, 23% more than cinnamon roll.
- Croissant has 13 times more cholesterol than cinnamon roll. While croissant has 67mg of cholesterol, cinnamon roll has only 5mg.
- The glycemic index of croissant is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +394.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +266% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +744.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~48.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~12.649g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 5mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 13µg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 3.676g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.211mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 183mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 15.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.337mg | 10% |
| Fats | 21g | 26.61g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 4.45g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 8.723g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.138mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.37mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 467mg | 305mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 10.6mg | 5% |
| Folate | 88µg | 72µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 12.649g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 131mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 452kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 1.15mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 2.404mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 48.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 47.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 102mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 25.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.16µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 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 |
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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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.