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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.

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% 0.36% 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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
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 Opinion
Calories 286kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 10.2g 4.45g Naan
Fats 6.7g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 41.41g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 46.21g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 1mg 5mg Naan
Magnesium 68mg 14mg Naan
Calcium 59mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 185mg 102mg Naan
Iron 1.73mg 1.37mg Naan
Sugar 3.4g 25.7g Naan
Fiber 4.8g 1.2g Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.062mg Naan
Zinc 1.24mg 0.53mg Naan
Starch 36g 16.39g Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 131mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 6IU 2IU Naan
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg 1.15mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.292mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.138mg Naan
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 2.404mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.038mg Naan
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 3.3µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 16µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Naan
Choline 10.1mg 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 2.907g 12.649g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.8g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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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