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Doughnuts vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between doughnuts and cinnamon roll

  • Doughnuts have more phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin E; however, cinnamon roll has more calcium and selenium.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 18% more.
  • Doughnuts have 2 times more vitamin B2 than cinnamon roll. Doughnuts have 0.301mg of vitamin B2, while cinnamon roll has 0.138mg.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in sodium.
  • Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
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 +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more IronIron +84.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38.2%
~equal in Fats ~26.61g
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g
~equal in Water ~18.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 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 -12.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.723g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.676g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 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 StarchStarch +58.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +25.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +355.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +164.8%
~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.
Doughnuts Cinnamon roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Phosphorus 260mg 131mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.211mg 15%
Iron 2.53mg 1.37mg 15%
Calcium 40mg 183mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.138mg 13%
Sodium 477mg 305mg 7%
Saturated fat 11.105g 12.649g 7%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.15mg 6%
Choline 37.3mg 10.6mg 5%
Selenium 10.1µg 13µg 5%
Vitamin K 9.8µg 15.2µg 5%
Folate 92µg 72µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg 4%
Starch 25.91g 16.39g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 2.404mg 3%
Copper 0.09mg 0.062mg 3%
Fats 24.93g 26.61g 3%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.292mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g 2%
Protein 5.31g 4.45g 2%
Cholesterol 10mg 5mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 3.676g 2%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Calories 434kcal 452kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.337mg 1%
Potassium 134mg 102mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 47.06g 48.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 45.36g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 18.15g 25.7g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.53mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.544g 8.723g 0%
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 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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
32%
Doughnuts
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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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