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Ginger vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ginger and cinnamon roll

  • Ginger has more copper; however, cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, vitamin K, and vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 62% more than ginger.
  • Cinnamon roll has 4 times less copper than ginger. Ginger has 0.226mg of copper, while cinnamon roll has 0.062mg.
  • Ginger contains less sodium.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of ginger is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw 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.
Ginger
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
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 +207.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1043.8%
Contains more IronIron +128.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1757.1%

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.
Ginger
Ginger
3
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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +744%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15100%
Contains more FolateFolate +554.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 WaterWater +315.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3448%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.5%
Contains more OtherOther +76.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 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 -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5564.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2287%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.203g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.75g 26.61g 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 3.676g 23%
Selenium 0.7µg 13µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 8.723g 21%
Calories 80kcal 452kcal 19%
Copper 0.226mg 0.062mg 18%
Calcium 16mg 183mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.211mg 16%
Folate 11µg 72µg 15%
Phosphorus 34mg 131mg 14%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 13mg 305mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 2.404mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 1.37mg 10%
Carbs 17.77g 48.6g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.038mg 9%
Potassium 415mg 102mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.138mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 43mg 14mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.15mg 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 0.3mg 5%
Protein 1.82g 4.45g 5%
Choline 28.8mg 10.6mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.337mg 3%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.292mg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.53mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 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

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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%
Ginger
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.