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Egg vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between eggs and cinnamon roll

  • Eggs have more copper, choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin D; however, cinnamon roll is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 215% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3125.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266%
Contains more IronIron +15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1023.1%

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.
Egg
Egg
7
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +593.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +2671.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3656.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +182.7%
Contains more WaterWater +293.2%
Contains more FatsFats +150.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4239.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -74.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.062mg 215%
Cholesterol 373mg 5mg 123%
Choline 293.8mg 10.6mg 51%
Saturated fat 3.267g 12.649g 43%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.16µg 40%
Selenium 30.8µg 13µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.138mg 29%
Fats 10.61g 26.61g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.337mg 21%
Vitamin A 149µg 0µg 17%
Carbs 1.12g 48.6g 16%
Protein 12.58g 4.45g 16%
Calories 155kcal 452kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 3.676g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.404mg 15%
Calcium 50mg 183mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 8.723g 12%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.292mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.211mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 15.2µg 12%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Sodium 124mg 305mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Folate 44µg 72µg 7%
Phosphorus 172mg 131mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.038mg 6%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.53mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Iron 1.19mg 1.37mg 2%
Potassium 126mg 102mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.15mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 368mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.