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Omelette vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between omelette and cinnamon roll

  • Omelette has more choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, cinnamon roll has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 103% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 23 times less choline than omelette. Omelette has 247.6mg of choline, while cinnamon roll has 10.6mg.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index than omelette.

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
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 +14.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1116.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg
~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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
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 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +2235.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3656.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 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 +137.5%
Contains more WaterWater +301.1%
Contains more FatsFats +128.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7493.8%
Contains more OtherOther +36%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 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 -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +883.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Omelette Cinnamon roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Cholesterol 313mg 5mg 103%
Choline 247.6mg 10.6mg 43%
Saturated fat 3.319g 12.649g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.16µg 25%
Fats 11.66g 26.61g 23%
Selenium 25.8µg 13µg 23%
Vitamin A 172µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.337mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.138mg 19%
Carbs 0.64g 48.6g 16%
Calories 154kcal 452kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.211mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.404mg 15%
Calcium 48mg 183mg 14%
Manganese 0.024mg 0.292mg 12%
Protein 10.57g 4.45g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 8.723g 10%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 15.2µg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg 9%
Folate 39µg 72µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.038mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Sodium 155mg 305mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 3.676g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Phosphorus 167mg 131mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.53mg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 1.15mg 1%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Iron 1.48mg 1.37mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 47.4g N/A
Potassium 117mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g 25.7g N/A
Copper 0.063mg 0.062mg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 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
Omelette 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%
Omelette
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 308mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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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