Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Crouton vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Crouton and Cinnamon roll?

  • Crouton is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Folate, and Copper, yet Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Crouton has 4 times more Fiber than Cinnamon roll. Crouton has 5.1g of Fiber, while Cinnamon roll has 1.2g.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium.

We used Croutons, plain and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this comparison.

Infographic

Crouton vs Cinnamon roll infographic
Infographic link

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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +121.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +197.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 +167.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.2%
Contains more OtherOther +83.8%
Contains more FatsFats +303.2%
Contains more WaterWater +245.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +185.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 407kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 11.9g 4.45g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 68.4g 47.4g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 48.6g Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 14mg Crouton
Calcium 76mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 124mg 102mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 1.37mg Crouton
Sugar 25.7g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 1.2g Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.062mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.53mg Crouton
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 115mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 698mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.5mg 0.292mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 13µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.211mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.138mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 2.404mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.337mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 132µg 72µg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.295g Crouton
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 1.51g 12.649g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.068mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.176mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.226mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.41mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.215mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.104mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.264mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.255mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.126mg Crouton
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crouton Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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%
Crouton
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.