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Dough vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dough and Cinnamon roll

  • Dough has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese, however, Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 61% more than Dough.
  • Dough has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon roll. While Dough has 0.71mg of Vitamin B1, Cinnamon roll has only 0.211mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
Dough
7
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Iron +185.4%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +145.2%
Contains more Manganese +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Calcium +251.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +185.4%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +145.2%
Contains more Manganese +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Calcium +251.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.3%

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.
Dough
Dough
6
:
5
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Folate +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2071.4%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Folate +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2071.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
4
:
1
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +141.6%
Contains more Water +73.9%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Fats +999.6%
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Protein +141.6%
Contains more Water +73.9%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Fats +999.6%
Equal in Carbs - 48.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2309.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.9%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2309.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Starch +169.9%
Contains more Maltose +158.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +662.5%
Contains more Fructose +117.6%
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Starch +169.9%
Contains more Maltose +158.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +662.5%
Contains more Fructose +117.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 47.4g Dough
Protein 10.75g 4.45g Dough
Fats 2.42g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 51.88g 48.6g Dough
Calories 272kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 44.23g 16.39g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 4.62g 25.7g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 1.2g Dough
Calcium 52mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 3.91mg 1.37mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 14mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 117mg 102mg Dough
Sodium 602mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 1.04mg 0.53mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.062mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.292mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 13µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.211mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.138mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 2.404mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.337mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.038mg Dough
Folate 123µg 72µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 0.7µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.295g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 12.649g Dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.225g Cinnamon roll

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is better in case of low diet
Dough Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Dough
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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.

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.