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Kit Kat vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kit Kat and Cinnamon roll

  • Kit Kat has more Copper, and Vitamin B12, however, Cinnamon roll is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 27% more than Cinnamon roll.
  • Kit Kat has 4 times more Copper than Cinnamon roll. While Kit Kat has 0.22mg of Copper, Cinnamon roll has only 0.062mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
5
:
5
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +126.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Copper +254.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.4%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Zinc +488.9%
Contains more Manganese +192%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Phosphorus - 131
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +126.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Copper +254.8%
Contains more Calcium +46.4%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Zinc +488.9%
Contains more Manganese +192%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Phosphorus - 131

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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
4
:
7
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +3950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.3%
Kit Kat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +3950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
2
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Water +1064.4%
Equal in Fats - 26.61
Equal in Other - 1.36
Kit Kat
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Protein +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Water +1064.4%
Equal in Fats - 26.61
Equal in Other - 1.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
0
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.7%
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
2
:
4
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Sucrose +99.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +54.6%
Contains more Glucose +1806.3%
Contains more Fructose +455%
Contains more Maltose +1942.9%
Kit Kat
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Sucrose +99.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +54.6%
Contains more Glucose +1806.3%
Contains more Fructose +455%
Contains more Maltose +1942.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 47.4g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 4.45g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 64.59g 48.6g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 452kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.2g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 48.68g 25.7g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1g 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 125mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 37mg 14mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 131mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 102mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 305mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.22mg 0.062mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 5µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 81IU 2IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.138mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.337mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 14µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.16µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.068mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.176mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.226mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.41mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.215mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.104mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.264mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.255mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 11mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.099g 0.295g Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 12.649g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Kit Kat
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.