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Molasses vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are molasses and cinnamon roll different?

  • Molasses are richer in magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and potassium, while cinnamon roll is higher in folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 63% more than molasses.
  • Molasses contain 18 times more vitamin B6 than cinnamon roll. Molasses contain 0.67mg of vitamin B6, while cinnamon roll contains 0.038mg.
  • Molasses are lower in saturated fat.

Molasses and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types were used in this article.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 +1628.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1335.3%
Contains more IronIron +244.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +685.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +424%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.6%

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% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1663.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +53.8%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +142.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +26510%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27159.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7252%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +46.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +290.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1052.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.018g 12.649g 57%
Manganese 1.53mg 0.292mg 54%
Magnesium 242mg 14mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.038mg 49%
Copper 0.487mg 0.062mg 47%
Iron 4.72mg 1.37mg 42%
Fats 0.1g 26.61g 41%
Potassium 1464mg 102mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.676g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 8.723g 22%
Folate 0µg 72µg 18%
Fructose 12.79g 1.11g 15%
Phosphorus 31mg 131mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.211mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 37mg 305mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.138mg 10%
Protein 0g 4.45g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 2.404mg 9%
Carbs 74.73g 48.6g 9%
Selenium 17.8µg 13µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.337mg 9%
Calories 290kcal 452kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.53mg 2%
Calcium 205mg 183mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 74.73g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 74.72g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Choline 13.3mg 10.6mg 0%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
18%
Molasses
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.631g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.

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