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Oatmeal vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oatmeal and cinnamon roll?

  • Oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin A, yet cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, vitamin K, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% more.
  • Oatmeal has 217 times more vitamin A than cinnamon roll. While oatmeal has 433IU of vitamin A, cinnamon roll has only 2IU.
  • The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +335%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3700%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.337mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 WaterWater +342.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1856.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +316.5%
Contains more OtherOther +138.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2130.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +762.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +58.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6834.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal 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 Oatmeal Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Iron 5.96mg 1.37mg 57%
Saturated fat 0.226g 12.649g 56%
Fats 1.36g 26.61g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 3.676g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 8.723g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.038mg 19%
Calories 68kcal 452kcal 19%
Selenium 5µg 13µg 15%
Vitamin A 130µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 15.2µg 12%
Carbs 11.67g 48.6g 12%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.292mg 12%
Sodium 49mg 305mg 11%
Calcium 80mg 183mg 10%
Phosphorus 77mg 131mg 8%
Folate 44µg 72µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.138mg 6%
Protein 2.37g 4.45g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.211mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 2.404mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Starch 10.37g 16.39g 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Potassium 61mg 102mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 10.6mg 1%
Zinc 0.62mg 0.53mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 9.97g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 25.7g N/A
Copper 0.066mg 0.062mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.337mg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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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