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Melba toast vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between melba toast and cinnamon roll

  • Cinnamon roll contains less selenium, manganese, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, and folate than melba toast.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 61% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 5 times less fiber than melba toast. Melba toast has 6.3g of fiber, while cinnamon roll has 1.2g.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in sodium.
  • Melba toast has a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
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 +321.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98%
Contains more IronIron +170.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +279.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%

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% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1588.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 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 +171.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.6%
Contains more OtherOther +120.6%
Contains more FatsFats +731.6%
Contains more WaterWater +272.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 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 -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1015.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melba toast Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Melba toast Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.445g 12.649g 55%
Selenium 34.8µg 13µg 40%
Fats 3.2g 26.61g 36%
Manganese 1.13mg 0.292mg 36%
Iron 3.7mg 1.37mg 29%
Copper 0.289mg 0.062mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.782g 8.723g 20%
Fiber 6.3g 1.2g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.211mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 3.676g 16%
Protein 12.1g 4.45g 15%
Folate 124µg 72µg 13%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.53mg 13%
Sodium 598mg 305mg 13%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 15.2µg 12%
Magnesium 59mg 14mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 2.404mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.138mg 10%
Carbs 76.6g 48.6g 9%
Calcium 93mg 183mg 9%
Phosphorus 196mg 131mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.337mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.15mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.038mg 5%
Calories 390kcal 452kcal 3%
Potassium 202mg 102mg 3%
Choline 19.8mg 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 70.3g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0.94g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.342mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.844mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.214mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 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

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Melba toast 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
32%
Melba toast
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.