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Pizza vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pizza and cinnamon roll

  • Cinnamon roll has less vitamin B1, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin A than pizza.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than pizza.
  • Pizza has 179 times more vitamin A than cinnamon roll. While pizza has 358IU of vitamin A, cinnamon roll has only 2IU.
  • Cinnamon roll has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pizza is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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 PotassiumPotassium +68.6%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
~equal in Calcium ~183mg

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.
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +156%
Contains more WaterWater +127.4%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
Contains more FatsFats +174.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 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 -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 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 +64.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9955%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +291%
Contains more FructoseFructose +11%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +36.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.465g 12.649g 37%
Fats 9.69g 26.61g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.211mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 8.723g 15%
Protein 11.39g 4.45g 14%
Iron 2.48mg 1.37mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.676g 13%
Selenium 19.9µg 13µg 13%
Sodium 598mg 305mg 13%
Phosphorus 216mg 131mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.16µg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.404mg 9%
Calories 266kcal 452kcal 9%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 15.2µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.53mg 7%
Carbs 33.33g 48.6g 5%
Folate 93µg 72µg 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.062mg 5%
Fiber 2.3g 1.2g 4%
Starch 26.95g 16.39g 4%
Cholesterol 17mg 5mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.138mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg 3%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.292mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.15mg 2%
Potassium 172mg 102mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 14mg 2%
Calcium 188mg 183mg 1%
Choline 16.4mg 10.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.126mg 0%
Fructose 1g 1.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
33%
Pizza
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.