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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 from 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.

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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
8
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Iron +170.1%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.6%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains more Zinc +279.2%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Contains more Manganese +287%
Contains more Selenium +167.7%
Contains more Calcium +96.8%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +170.1%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.6%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains more Zinc +279.2%
Contains more Copper +366.1%
Contains more Manganese +287%
Contains more Selenium +167.7%
Contains more Calcium +96.8%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
6
:
5
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1588.9%
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
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 B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1588.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
3
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +171.9%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +120.6%
Contains more Fats +731.6%
Contains more Water +272.2%
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 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 +171.9%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +120.6%
Contains more Fats +731.6%
Contains more Water +272.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1015.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.7%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 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 -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1015.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 47.4g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 4.45g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 76.6g 48.6g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 0.94g 25.7g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g 1.2g Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 3.7mg 1.37mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 14mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 131mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 102mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 2.01mg 0.53mg Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.062mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.292mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 13µg Melba toast
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 0.43mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.211mg Melba toast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.138mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 2.404mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.337mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.038mg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 72µg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 0.9µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.068mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.176mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.226mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.41mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.215mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.104mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.264mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.255mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.126mg Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Melba toast
Trans Fat 0.295g Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 12.649g Melba toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

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Melba toast 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
34%
Melba toast
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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?
?
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.