Pecan vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pecan and cinnamon roll?
- Pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, yet cinnamon roll is richer in selenium.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 183% higher.
- Pecan has 19 times more copper than cinnamon roll. Pecan has 1.2mg of copper, while cinnamon roll has 0.062mg.
- Pecan contains less saturated fat.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index than cinnamon roll.
We used Nuts, pecans 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +764.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +302% |
Contains more IronIron | +84.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1835.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +754.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1441.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +242.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +452.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +282.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +334.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +227.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.292mg | 183% |
Copper | 1.2mg | 0.062mg | 126% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 3.676g | 120% |
Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 8.723g | 80% |
Fats | 71.97g | 26.61g | 70% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.211mg | 37% |
Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.53mg | 36% |
Fiber | 9.6g | 1.2g | 34% |
Saturated fat | 6.18g | 12.649g | 29% |
Magnesium | 121mg | 14mg | 25% |
Phosphorus | 277mg | 131mg | 21% |
Selenium | 3.8µg | 13µg | 17% |
Iron | 2.53mg | 1.37mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.038mg | 13% |
Sodium | 0mg | 305mg | 13% |
Folate | 22µg | 72µg | 13% |
Calories | 691kcal | 452kcal | 12% |
Carbs | 13.86g | 48.6g | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.337mg | 11% |
Calcium | 70mg | 183mg | 11% |
Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 15.2µg | 10% |
Protein | 9.17g | 4.45g | 9% |
Potassium | 410mg | 102mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 2.404mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
Starch | 0.46g | 16.39g | 7% |
Choline | 40.5mg | 10.6mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 1.15mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 1.11g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.26g | 47.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.97g | 25.7g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.411mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +170.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +250.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +439.2% |
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Other
~1.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
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 | -51.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +367.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +488% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +3463% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +415.6% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +7525% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +2675% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g