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Naan vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between naan and cinnamon roll

  • Naan has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while cinnamon roll has more folate, calcium, and vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 5 times less magnesium than naan. Naan contains 68mg of magnesium, while cinnamon roll contains 14mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in naan is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of naan is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated 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.
Naan
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
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 +385.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +134%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +379.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14%

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.
Naan
5
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% 0.67% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +360.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~10.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
3
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 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 +129.2%
Contains more WaterWater +83.9%
Contains more OtherOther +46.3%
Contains more FatsFats +297.2%
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
1
48% 32% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 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 -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +348.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
3
91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 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 StarchStarch +119.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +408.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +38.8%
~equal in Maltose ~1.43g
~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.
Naan 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 Naan Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Manganese 1.4mg 0.292mg 48%
Saturated fat 2.907g 12.649g 44%
Fats 6.7g 26.61g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 1.946g 8.723g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 3.676g 16%
Fiber 4.8g 1.2g 14%
Folate 16µg 72µg 14%
Magnesium 68mg 14mg 13%
Protein 10.2g 4.45g 12%
Calcium 59mg 183mg 12%
Copper 0.158mg 0.062mg 11%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 15.2µg 10%
Starch 36g 16.39g 8%
Phosphorus 188mg 131mg 8%
Calories 286kcal 452kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.038mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 2.404mg 7%
Sodium 467mg 305mg 7%
Zinc 1.24mg 0.53mg 6%
Iron 1.73mg 1.37mg 5%
Selenium 11.4µg 13µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.211mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.138mg 3%
Potassium 185mg 102mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 1.15mg 1%
Cholesterol 1mg 5mg 1%
Carbs 46.21g 48.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 41.41g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 3.4g 25.7g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Choline 10.1mg 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%
Fructose 0.8g 1.11g 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
Naan 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%
Naan
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.742g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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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