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Fontina vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fontina and cinnamon roll

  • Fontina has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A; however, cinnamon roll has more folate and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fontina is 63% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 457 times less vitamin A than fontina. Fontina has 913IU of vitamin A, while cinnamon roll has 2IU.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index than fontina.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina 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 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +200.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +560.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more IronIron +495.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +148%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1985.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +904.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1502.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +484.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 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 +475.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17%
Contains more WaterWater +99.8%
Contains more OtherOther +178.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3035.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 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 -34.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.723g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.16µg 63%
Protein 25.6g 4.45g 42%
Cholesterol 116mg 5mg 37%
Calcium 550mg 183mg 37%
Phosphorus 346mg 131mg 31%
Saturated fat 19.196g 12.649g 30%
Vitamin A 261µg 0µg 29%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.53mg 27%
Sodium 800mg 305mg 22%
Folate 6µg 72µg 17%
Carbs 1.55g 48.6g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.211mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 2.404mg 14%
Iron 0.23mg 1.37mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 3.676g 13%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.292mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 15.2µg 11%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Fats 31.14g 26.61g 7%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.15mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.138mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Copper 0.025mg 0.062mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.038mg 3%
Calories 389kcal 452kcal 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Selenium 14.5µg 13µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.337mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Potassium 64mg 102mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 10.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.55g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 1.55g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 8.723g 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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
Fontina 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
33%
Fontina
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.