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Curry powder vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are curry powder and cinnamon roll different?

  • Curry powder has more manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, selenium, and zinc than cinnamon roll.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 348% higher.
  • Curry powder contains 44 times more fiber than cinnamon roll. While curry powder contains 53.2g of fiber, cinnamon roll contains only 1.2g.
  • Curry powder has less saturated fat.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index (5) than cinnamon roll (40).

Spices, curry powder and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) are the varieties 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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
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 +1721.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1047.1%
Contains more IronIron +1294.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1835.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +786.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2742.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210%

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2094.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +556.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 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 +221.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +419.9%
Contains more FatsFats +89.9%
Contains more WaterWater +115.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 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 -87%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.723g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 41% 29% 8%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.21 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3143.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +167.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +40.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 0.292mg 348%
Iron 19.1mg 1.37mg 222%
Fiber 53.2g 1.2g 208%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 1.15mg 161%
Copper 1.2mg 0.062mg 126%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 15.2µg 71%
Magnesium 255mg 14mg 57%
Saturated fat 1.648g 12.649g 50%
Selenium 40.3µg 13µg 50%
Zinc 4.7mg 0.53mg 38%
Calcium 525mg 183mg 34%
Phosphorus 367mg 131mg 34%
Potassium 1170mg 102mg 31%
Protein 14.29g 4.45g 20%
Fats 14.01g 26.61g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 0.337mg 15%
Sodium 52mg 305mg 11%
Choline 64.2mg 10.6mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calories 325kcal 452kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.138mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 2.404mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.038mg 5%
Folate 56µg 72µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 3.676g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.211mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Carbs 55.83g 48.6g 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 2.63g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 2.76g 25.7g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 8.723g 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.126mg 0%
Fructose 0.79g 1.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Curry powder 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
83%
Curry powder
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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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