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Currant vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are currants and cinnamon roll different?

  • Currants are richer in vitamin C and fiber, while cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, folate, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 63% more than currants.
  • Currants contain 137 times more vitamin C than cinnamon roll. Currants contain 41mg of vitamin C, while cinnamon roll contains 0.3mg.
  • Currants are lower in sodium.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index (40) than currants (25).

Currants, red and white, raw and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types were used 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 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
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 +169.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.5%
Contains more IronIron +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2066.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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 137% 0.67% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
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 +13566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2304%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +426.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 WaterWater +342.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13205%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.2%
Contains more OtherOther +109.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31053.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4077.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 FructoseFructose +218%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3196.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~3.05g
~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.
Currant Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.017g 12.649g 57%
Vitamin C 41mg 0.3mg 45%
Fats 0.2g 26.61g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 3.676g 24%
Selenium 0.6µg 13µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 8.723g 22%
Calories 56kcal 452kcal 20%
Folate 8µg 72µg 16%
Calcium 33mg 183mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.211mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.404mg 14%
Sodium 1mg 305mg 13%
Fiber 4.3g 1.2g 12%
Carbs 13.8g 48.6g 12%
Phosphorus 44mg 131mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.138mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Protein 1.4g 4.45g 6%
Manganese 0.186mg 0.292mg 5%
Potassium 275mg 102mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.337mg 5%
Copper 0.107mg 0.062mg 5%
Iron 1mg 1.37mg 5%
Vitamin K 11µg 15.2µg 4%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.53mg 3%
Fructose 3.53g 1.11g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.038mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 10.6mg 1%
Net carbs 9.5g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 7.37g 25.7g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
17%
Currant
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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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