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Irish soda bread vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between irish soda bread and cinnamon roll?

  • Irish soda bread is richer in iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and selenium, yet cinnamon roll is richer in calcium and folate.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • Irish soda bread has 3 times more potassium than cinnamon roll. Irish soda bread has 266mg of potassium, while cinnamon roll has 102mg.
  • Irish soda bread contains less saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than irish soda bread.

We used Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe 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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
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 +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.8%
Contains more IronIron +96.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
~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 2.7% 16% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 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 CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.404mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 +48.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +432.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 44% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 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 -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +336.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Irish soda bread 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 Irish soda bread Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.111g 12.649g 52%
Fats 5g 26.61g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 1.999g 8.723g 17%
Iron 2.69mg 1.37mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 3.676g 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.138mg 10%
Calcium 81mg 183mg 10%
Calories 290kcal 452kcal 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.062mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.211mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Fiber 2.6g 1.2g 6%
Folate 47µg 72µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.16µg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 266mg 102mg 5%
Selenium 16µg 13µg 5%
Protein 6.6g 4.45g 4%
Sodium 398mg 305mg 4%
Cholesterol 18mg 5mg 4%
Manganese 0.355mg 0.292mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.038mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.337mg 2%
Carbs 56g 48.6g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 14mg 2%
Phosphorus 114mg 131mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 53.4g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Zinc 0.57mg 0.53mg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 2.404mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.436mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g 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
Irish soda bread 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
21%
Irish soda bread
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.538g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.