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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 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.
Fast food
Fast food
8
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Iron +123.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Zinc +375.5%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +56.2%
Contains more Calcium +195.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 131
Equal in Sodium - 305
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +123.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +93.1%
Contains more Zinc +375.5%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +56.2%
Contains more Calcium +195.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 131
Equal in Sodium - 305

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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +456.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.2%
Equal in Folate - 72
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Cinnamon roll
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 A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +456.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.2%
Equal in Folate - 72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
3
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +271.2%
Contains more Water +102.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Fats +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.3%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Cinnamon roll
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 +271.2%
Contains more Water +102.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Fats +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Starch +39.5%
Contains more Fructose +104.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +48.8%
Contains more Maltose +150.9%
Fast food
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
Cinnamon roll
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 +39.5%
Contains more Fructose +104.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +48.8%
Contains more Maltose +150.9%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 16.52g 4.45g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 31.5g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 297kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 22.87g 16.39g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 1.11g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 25.7g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 3.06mg 1.37mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 131mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 102mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 2.52mg 0.53mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.062mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.292mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 13µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
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
Folate 80µg 72µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.16µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 15.2µg 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
Cholesterol 33mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.295g Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 4.493g 12.649g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.002g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
25%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.