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Graham cracker vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Graham cracker and Cinnamon roll?

  • Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Cinnamon roll is higher in Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% more.
  • Graham cracker has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Cinnamon roll. While Graham cracker has 0.156mg of Vitamin B6, Cinnamon roll has only 0.038mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Graham cracker is lower.

We used Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this article.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +175.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.3%

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~15.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +50.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +151%
Contains more WaterWater +459.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 -87.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +247.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +184.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +13.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +193.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +12.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 430kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 6.69g 4.45g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 74.26g 47.4g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 48.6g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 170mg 102mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.37mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 25.7g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 1.2g Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.062mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 0.53mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 16.39g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 131mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 1.51mg 1.15mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.292mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.211mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.138mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 2.404mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.337mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.038mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 14.3µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 91µg 72µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.295g Graham cracker
Choline 5.9mg 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 1.633g 12.649g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 3.676g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.99g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.225g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 3.352g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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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