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Gingersnaps vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gingersnaps and cinnamon roll?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in iron, manganese, copper, vitamin B2, and magnesium, yet cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, calcium, and vitamin K.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for iron is 63% higher.
  • Gingersnaps have 5 times more manganese than cinnamon roll. Gingersnaps have 1.555mg of manganese, while cinnamon roll has 0.292mg.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less sodium.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this comparison.

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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 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
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 +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.2%
Contains more IronIron +367.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +432.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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% 0% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +508%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 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 +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.5%
Contains more FatsFats +171.5%
Contains more WaterWater +258.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 58% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 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 -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Iron 6.4mg 1.37mg 63%
Manganese 1.555mg 0.292mg 55%
Saturated fat 2.451g 12.649g 46%
Copper 0.305mg 0.062mg 27%
Fats 9.8g 26.61g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 3.676g 15%
Selenium 5.1µg 13µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.138mg 12%
Calcium 77mg 183mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 15.2µg 11%
Carbs 76.9g 48.6g 9%
Sodium 501mg 305mg 9%
Magnesium 49mg 14mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 8.723g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Phosphorus 83mg 131mg 7%
Potassium 346mg 102mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 2.404mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.038mg 5%
Folate 87µg 72µg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.2g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Protein 5.6g 4.45g 2%
Calories 416kcal 452kcal 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.337mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 1.15mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.211mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 74.7g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 19.92g 25.7g N/A
Zinc 0.55mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Choline 8.8mg 10.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.155mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.38mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.195mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.248mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.114mg 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
Gingersnaps 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
25%
Gingersnaps
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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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