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Icing vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between icing and cinnamon roll

  • Icing has more vitamin B2; however, cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 48% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 2 times less vitamin B2 than icing. Icing has 0.302mg of vitamin B2, while cinnamon roll has 0.138mg.
  • Icing is lower in saturated fat.
  • Icing has a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

Food types used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +756.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +627.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12900%

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.
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2010%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +992.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +360.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +64%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +67.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 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 -76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.974g 12.649g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 3.676g 29%
Selenium 0.1µg 13µg 23%
Calcium 3mg 183mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.211mg 17%
Folate 8µg 72µg 16%
Phosphorus 18mg 131mg 16%
Fats 16.23g 26.61g 16%
Iron 0.16mg 1.37mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.404mg 14%
Manganese 0mg 0.292mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.138mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 8.723g 10%
Protein 0g 4.45g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Copper 0mg 0.062mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.337mg 6%
Carbs 67.89g 48.6g 6%
Sodium 184mg 305mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 1.15mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.038mg 3%
Choline 2.3mg 10.6mg 2%
Calories 418kcal 452kcal 2%
Vitamin K 13µg 15.2µg 2%
Potassium 34mg 102mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 67.89g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 63.1g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 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
Icing 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
12%
Icing
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.675g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.