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Meatball vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between meatball and cinnamon roll?

  • Meatball is richer in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, and fiber, yet cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, calcium, and vitamin K.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 72% higher.
  • Meatball has 9 times more vitamin B12 than cinnamon roll. Meatball has 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while cinnamon roll has 0.16µg.
  • Meatball contains less saturated fat.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

We used Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +57.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1038.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +632%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1525%

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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +344.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +837.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +734%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.404mg
~equal in Folate ~72µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.062mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.211mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.16µg 56%
Saturated fat 1.425g 12.649g 51%
Protein 21g 4.45g 33%
Phosphorus 344mg 131mg 30%
Fats 9g 26.61g 27%
Selenium 0.8µg 13µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 8.723g 16%
Calcium 25mg 183mg 16%
Fiber 4.6g 1.2g 14%
Carbs 8g 48.6g 14%
Choline 88.4mg 10.6mg 14%
Manganese 0.292mg 13%
Calories 197kcal 452kcal 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.2µg 13%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.53mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.038mg 12%
Sodium 550mg 305mg 11%
Iron 2.16mg 1.37mg 10%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 3.676g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.138mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 1.15mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.337mg 3%
Potassium 180mg 102mg 2%
Folate 78µg 72µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 2.404mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.4g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +371.9%
Contains more WaterWater +205.6%
Contains more OtherOther +194.1%
Contains more FatsFats +195.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +507.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 -88.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +298.7%

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.