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Pita vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pita and cinnamon roll?

  • Pita is higher in copper and manganese, yet cinnamon roll is higher in folate, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 62% more.
  • Pita has 3 times more Copper than cinnamon roll. While pita has 0.168mg of Copper, cinnamon roll has only 0.062mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cinnamon roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types 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.
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
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 +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +171%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg

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.
Pita
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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% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 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 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 +104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +69.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2117.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8207.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita 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 Pita Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 275kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 9.1g 4.45g Pita
Fats 1.2g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 53.5g 47.4g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 48.6g Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Pita
Calcium 86mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 120mg 102mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 1.37mg Pita
Sugar 25.7g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 1.2g Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.062mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.53mg Pita
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 97mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 536mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.481mg 0.292mg Pita
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.211mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.337mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 24µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Pita
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 0.166g 12.649g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.068mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.176mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.226mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.41mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.215mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.104mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.264mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.255mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.126mg Pita
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita 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
14%
Pita
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.483g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.