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Pie crust vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pie crust and cinnamon roll?

  • Pie crust is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, and vitamin B2, yet cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 23% higher.
  • Pie crust has 2 times more Sodium than cinnamon roll. Pie crust has 753mg of Sodium, while cinnamon roll has 305mg.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less sodium.

We used Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
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 IronIron +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.292mg

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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 +55.1%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
Contains more WaterWater +149.7%
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 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 -37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.676g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 518kcal 452kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 4.45g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 26.61g Pie crust
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 52.1g 47.4g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 48.6g Pie crust
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Pie crust
Calcium 61mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 64mg 102mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 2.22mg 1.37mg Pie crust
Sugar 25.7g Pie crust
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.075mg 0.062mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.4mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 86mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 753mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.315mg 0.292mg Pie crust
Selenium 22.9µg 13µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.211mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.138mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 2.404mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.038mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 104µg 72µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.295g Pie crust
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 7.974g 12.649g Pie crust
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 8.723g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 3.676g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.068mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg 0.176mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.226mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg 0.41mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.121mg 0.104mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.264mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg 0.255mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg 0.126mg Pie crust
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
24%
Pie crust
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.