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

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Important differences between English muffins and Cinnamon roll

  • English muffins have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Cinnamon roll have more Vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 60% more.
  • English muffins have 3 times more Iron than Cinnamon roll. English muffins have 4mg of Iron, while Cinnamon roll has 1.37mg.
  • English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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.
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Equal in Potassium - 102
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Equal in Potassium - 102

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +271%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.337
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +271%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.337

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.3%
Contains more Water +129.5%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Contains more Fats +1474.6%
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 Protein +99.3%
Contains more Water +129.5%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Contains more Fats +1474.6%
Equal in Carbs - 48.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2177.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +638.2%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2177.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +638.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +127%
Contains more Maltose +52.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +362.1%
Contains more Fructose +60.9%
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 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 Starch +127%
Contains more Maltose +52.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +362.1%
Contains more Fructose +60.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 8.87g 4.45g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 44.17g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 227kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 37.2g 16.39g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 3.53g 25.7g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 1.2g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 4mg 1.37mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 14mg English muffins
Phosphorus 92mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 109mg 102mg English muffins
Sodium 425mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 1.05mg 0.53mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.062mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.292mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 13µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 0.31mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.3mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.211mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.138mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 2.404mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.337mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.038mg English muffins
Folate 94µg 72µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 1.2µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.068mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.176mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.226mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.41mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.215mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.104mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.264mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.255mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.126mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0g 0.295g English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 12.649g English muffins
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
English muffins
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.916g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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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