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English muffin vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffins and cinnamon roll

  • English muffins have more copper and fiber; however, cinnamon roll is higher in calcium, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 62% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins have 2 times more fiber than cinnamon roll. While English muffins have 2.7g of fiber, cinnamon roll has only 1.2g.
  • Cinnamon roll has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of English muffins is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +251.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~131mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +73%
Contains more WaterWater +121.8%
Contains more OtherOther +76.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1378.3%
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2788.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.259g 12.649g 56%
Fats 1.8g 26.61g 38%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 8.723g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 3.676g 19%
Calcium 52mg 183mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Calories 235kcal 452kcal 11%
Folate 37µg 72µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Copper 0.129mg 0.062mg 7%
Protein 7.7g 4.45g 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Sodium 464mg 305mg 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Iron 0.89mg 1.37mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.404mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.211mg 3%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.292mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.337mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.53mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.138mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Potassium 131mg 102mg 1%
Carbs 46g 48.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Phosphorus 133mg 131mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.038mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 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
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.