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Nori vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nori and cinnamon roll

  • Nori has more vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B2, copper, and folate; however, cinnamon roll is richer in selenium and calcium.
  • Nori covers your daily vitamin A needs 104% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 130 times less vitamin C than nori. Nori has 39mg of vitamin C, while cinnamon roll has 0.3mg.
  • Nori contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw 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.
Nori
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
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 PotassiumPotassium +249%
Contains more IronIron +31.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +325.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +238.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1757.1%

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.
Nori
6
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 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
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 CVitamin C +12900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +280%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~10.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
3
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +348%
Contains more OtherOther +177.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9403.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +851.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
1
31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34792%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3241.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.061g 12.649g 57%
Vitamin C 39mg 0.3mg 43%
Fats 0.28g 26.61g 41%
Manganese 0.988mg 0.292mg 30%
Vitamin A 260µg 0µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 3.676g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.138mg 24%
Selenium 0.7µg 13µg 22%
Copper 0.264mg 0.062mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 8.723g 22%
Calories 35kcal 452kcal 21%
Folate 146µg 72µg 19%
Carbs 5.11g 48.6g 14%
Sodium 48mg 305mg 11%
Calcium 70mg 183mg 11%
Phosphorus 58mg 131mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.211mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.038mg 9%
Vitamin K 4µg 15.2µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Potassium 356mg 102mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 2.404mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 1.37mg 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.53mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.337mg 4%
Fiber 0.3g 1.2g 4%
Magnesium 2mg 14mg 3%
Protein 5.81g 4.45g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin E 1mg 1.15mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 4.81g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Choline 10.4mg 10.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.232mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.501mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.222mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.402mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 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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is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
45%
Nori
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.