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Lentil vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lentil and cinnamon roll

  • Lentil has more folate, fiber, iron, copper, and vitamin B6; however, cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 63% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 7 times less fiber than lentil. Lentil has 7.9g of fiber, while cinnamon roll has 1.2g.
  • Lentil is lower in sodium.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index than lentil.

Food types used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
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 +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.8%
Contains more IronIron +143.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +863.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +364.3%

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.
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +368.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +794.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 +102.7%
Contains more WaterWater +266.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6902.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13529.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2000.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.053g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.38g 26.61g 40%
Fiber 7.9g 1.2g 27%
Folate 181µg 72µg 27%
Iron 3.33mg 1.37mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 3.676g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 8.723g 22%
Copper 0.251mg 0.062mg 21%
Selenium 2.8µg 13µg 19%
Calories 116kcal 452kcal 17%
Calcium 19mg 183mg 16%
Sodium 2mg 305mg 13%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 15.2µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.038mg 11%
Protein 9.02g 4.45g 9%
Manganese 0.494mg 0.292mg 9%
Carbs 20.13g 48.6g 9%
Potassium 369mg 102mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 2.404mg 8%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.53mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Phosphorus 180mg 131mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.337mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.138mg 5%
Magnesium 36mg 14mg 5%
Choline 32.7mg 10.6mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.211mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 12.23g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 1.8g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.323mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.654mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.63mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.077mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.448mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.254mg 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
Lentil 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
25%
Lentil
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.