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Fruitcake vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fruitcake and cinnamon roll

  • Fruitcake has more fiber; however, cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 58% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 3 times less fiber than fruitcake. Fruitcake has 3.7g of fiber, while cinnamon roll has 1.2g.
  • Fruitcake is lower in sodium.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

Food types used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +51.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +913.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.4%
Contains more FatsFats +192.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.048g 12.649g 53%
Fats 9.1g 26.61g 27%
Selenium 2µg 13µg 20%
Calcium 33mg 183mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.211mg 13%
Folate 20µg 72µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 8.723g 11%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 15.2µg 11%
Phosphorus 52mg 131mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 2.404mg 10%
Fiber 3.7g 1.2g 10%
Iron 2.07mg 1.37mg 9%
Sodium 101mg 305mg 9%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calories 324kcal 452kcal 6%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg 6%
Carbs 61.6g 48.6g 4%
Protein 2.9g 4.45g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.138mg 3%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.292mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 3.676g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.337mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.15mg 2%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.53mg 2%
Potassium 153mg 102mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Copper 0.05mg 0.062mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 47.4g N/A
Cholesterol 5mg 5mg 0%
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Choline 8.9mg 10.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g 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
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.601g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (5 mg)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.