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Lamb vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb and cinnamon roll?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, and choline, yet cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, folate, and manganese.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 100% higher.
  • Lamb has 19 times more cholesterol than cinnamon roll. Lamb has 97mg of cholesterol, while cinnamon roll has 5mg.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +203.9%
Contains more IronIron +37.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +976.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1227.3%

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.
Lamb
7
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1493.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +784%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +230.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +451%
Contains more WaterWater +183%
Contains more FatsFats +27.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 -30.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.723g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.16µg 100%
Protein 24.52g 4.45g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.53mg 36%
Cholesterol 97mg 5mg 31%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.404mg 27%
Selenium 26.4µg 13µg 24%
Calcium 17mg 183mg 17%
Saturated fat 8.83g 12.649g 17%
Carbs 0g 48.6g 16%
Choline 93.7mg 10.6mg 15%
Folate 18µg 72µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.676g 14%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.292mg 12%
Sodium 72mg 305mg 10%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 15.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.138mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.211mg 9%
Fats 20.94g 26.61g 9%
Calories 294kcal 452kcal 8%
Phosphorus 188mg 131mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.038mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Copper 0.119mg 0.062mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.337mg 6%
Iron 1.88mg 1.37mg 6%
Potassium 310mg 102mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Magnesium 23mg 14mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 47.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 8.723g 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.819g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.