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

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Summary of differences between English muffin and Cinnamon roll

  • English muffin has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 62% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin has 2 times more Fiber than Cinnamon roll. While English muffin has 2.7g of Fiber, Cinnamon roll has only 1.2g.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Sodium.

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% 0.12% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 235kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 7.7g 4.45g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 43.3g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 46g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 14mg English muffin
Calcium 52mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 131mg 102mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.062mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.53mg English muffin
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 133mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.357mg 0.292mg English muffin
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.138mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.337mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.038mg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 37µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g English muffin
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 0.259g 12.649g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.068mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.176mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.226mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.41mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.215mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.104mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.264mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.255mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.126mg English muffin
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

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.