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Pan dulce vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pan dulce and cinnamon roll different?

  • Pan dulce is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, cinnamon roll is richer in vitamin K and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 52% higher.
  • Pan dulce contains 6 times more cholesterol than cinnamon roll. While pan dulce contains 30mg of cholesterol, cinnamon roll contains only 5mg.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index (40) than pan dulce (62).

Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) are the varieties used 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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
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 +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +109.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
~equal in Potassium ~102mg

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 4% 1.7% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +850%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 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 +111.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +129.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 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 -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 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 +130.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +17.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +264.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +421%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +41.6%
~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.
Pan dulce Cinnamon roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pan dulce Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.183g 12.649g 48%
Selenium 26.2µg 13µg 24%
Fats 11.58g 26.61g 23%
Iron 2.87mg 1.37mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 3.676g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.211mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 3.499g 8.723g 13%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 15.2µg 11%
Protein 9.42g 4.45g 10%
Calcium 86mg 183mg 10%
Folate 108µg 72µg 9%
Starch 37.8g 16.39g 9%
Cholesterol 30mg 5mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 2.404mg 7%
Manganese 0.46mg 0.292mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.138mg 7%
Copper 0.121mg 0.062mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.15mg 6%
Phosphorus 94mg 131mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.337mg 5%
Calories 367kcal 452kcal 4%
Fiber 2.3g 1.2g 4%
Fructose 4.05g 1.11g 4%
Choline 29.1mg 10.6mg 3%
Sodium 228mg 305mg 3%
Carbs 56.38g 48.6g 3%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.53mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.16µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 54.08g 47.4g N/A
Potassium 103mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 12.5g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 1.103g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce 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
30%
Pan dulce
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.466g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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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