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Hamburger vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hamburgers and cinnamon roll

  • Hamburgers have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, cinnamon roll has more calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hamburgers is 53% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 9 times less cholesterol than hamburgers. Hamburgers have 47mg of cholesterol, while cinnamon roll has 5mg.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.6%
Contains more IronIron +110.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~131mg

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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.337mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +283.8%
Contains more WaterWater +124.8%
Contains more OtherOther +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +85.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 -59.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +867.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 FructoseFructose +82.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9040.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +162.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +138.3%
~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.
Hamburger Cinnamon roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Hamburger Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.16µg 53%
Saturated fat 5.096g 12.649g 34%
Protein 17.08g 4.45g 25%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 3.676g 22%
Zinc 2.87mg 0.53mg 21%
Fats 14.36g 26.61g 19%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.404mg 19%
Iron 2.88mg 1.37mg 19%
Cholesterol 47mg 5mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.038mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.138mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Calories 295kcal 452kcal 8%
Calcium 102mg 183mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 8.723g 8%
Carbs 24.1g 48.6g 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Sodium 414mg 305mg 5%
Folate 56µg 72µg 4%
Potassium 226mg 102mg 4%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.292mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.062mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Fructose 2.03g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.337mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.211mg 1%
Fiber 0.9g 1.2g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Phosphorus 136mg 131mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 23.2g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 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
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.553g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. 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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