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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
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
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
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
