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Fast food vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fast food and cinnamon roll

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and selenium, while cinnamon roll has more calcium.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 7 times less Cholesterol than fast food. Fast food contains 33mg of Cholesterol, while cinnamon roll contains 5mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cinnamon roll is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of fast food is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +375.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~131mg
~equal in Sodium ~305mg

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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 AVitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +456.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +210.2%
~equal in Folate ~72µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +271.2%
Contains more WaterWater +102.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +121.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -64.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 StarchStarch +39.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +104.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +48.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +150.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 297kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 16.52g 4.45g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 29.8g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 31.5g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 33mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 197mg 102mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.37mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 25.7g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.062mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.53mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g 16.39g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 131mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 51IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.292mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 13µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.211mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.138mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 2.404mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.337mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.038mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.16µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 80µg 72µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.295g Cinnamon roll
Choline 34.4mg 10.6mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 12.649g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.068mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.176mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.226mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.41mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.215mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.104mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.264mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.255mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.126mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.11g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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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