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Onion vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Onion and Cinnamon roll?

  • Onion has less Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin K than Cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 63% higher.
  • Onion contains less Sodium.

We used Onions, raw and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this comparison.

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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.
Onion
Onion
2
:
8
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +695.7%
Contains more Iron +552.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.7%
Contains more Zinc +211.8%
Contains more Copper +59%
Contains more Manganese +126.4%
Contains more Selenium +2500%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +695.7%
Contains more Iron +552.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.7%
Contains more Zinc +211.8%
Contains more Copper +59%
Contains more Manganese +126.4%
Contains more Selenium +2500%

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.
Onion
Onion
2
:
8
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin C +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1972.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174%
Contains more Folate +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin C +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1972.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174%
Contains more Folate +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
4
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Water +369.5%
Contains more Protein +304.5%
Contains more Fats +26510%
Contains more Carbs +420.3%
Contains more Other +288.6%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Water +369.5%
Contains more Protein +304.5%
Contains more Fats +26510%
Contains more Carbs +420.3%
Contains more Other +288.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21523.5%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21523.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
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4
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Fructose +16.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1931.3%
Contains more Glucose +54.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Fructose +16.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1931.3%
Contains more Glucose +54.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 1.1g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 0.1g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 9.34g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 40kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 0g 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.29g 1.11g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 25.7g Onion
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Onion
Calcium 23mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 0.21mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 29mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 146mg 102mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 305mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.039mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.129mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 0.5µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0.3mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.038mg Onion
Folate 19µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 0.4µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.021mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.025mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.039mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.002mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.021mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.014mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Onion
Trans Fat 0g 0.295g Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 12.649g Onion
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Onion
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.