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Paratha vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between paratha and cinnamon roll

  • Paratha has more fiber, manganese, and copper; however, cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, folate, selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 34% more than paratha.
  • Cinnamon roll has 8 times less fiber than paratha. Paratha has 9.6g of fiber, while cinnamon roll has 1.2g.
  • Paratha contains less saturated fat.
  • Paratha has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of paratha is 53, while the glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen 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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
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 +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.3%
Contains more IronIron +17.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +632%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~131mg

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% 0.67% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
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 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +347.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 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 +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +76.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more FatsFats +101.6%
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 32% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 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 -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 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 +92.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +18.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1049.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +771.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +217.1%
~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.
Paratha Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Fiber 9.6g 1.2g 34%
Manganese 1.054mg 0.292mg 33%
Saturated fat 5.826g 12.649g 31%
Fats 13.2g 26.61g 21%
Folate 10µg 72µg 16%
Calcium 25mg 183mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 8.723g 12%
Selenium 7.1µg 13µg 11%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 15.2µg 10%
Copper 0.146mg 0.062mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.676g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.211mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 31.5g 16.39g 6%
Sodium 452mg 305mg 6%
Calories 326kcal 452kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.138mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 14mg 5%
Protein 6.36g 4.45g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2.404mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.337mg 3%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.53mg 3%
Iron 1.61mg 1.37mg 3%
Phosphorus 120mg 131mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.15mg 1%
Fructose 0.35g 1.11g 1%
Potassium 139mg 102mg 1%
Cholesterol 1mg 5mg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 10.6mg 1%
Carbs 45.35g 48.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 35.75g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 25.7g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 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 0.064g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paratha 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
13%
Paratha
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.823g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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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