Poppy seed vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between poppy seed and cinnamon roll?
- Poppy seed is richer than cinnamon roll in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 279% more.
- Poppy seed has 26 times more copper than cinnamon roll. While poppy seed has 1.627mg of copper, cinnamon roll has only 0.062mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in poppy seed is lower.
- The glycemic index of poppy seed is lower.
We used Spices, poppy seed 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2378.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +685.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +604.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +612.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2524.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1390.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +564.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2196.9% |
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 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +304.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +550% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +13.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +20.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +304.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +56.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +368.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +219% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 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 | -64.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +677.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.29 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 | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +763.1% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +724.3% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +282.8% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 6.707mg | 0.292mg | 279% |
Copper | 1.627mg | 0.062mg | 174% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 28.569g | 3.676g | 166% |
Calcium | 1438mg | 183mg | 126% |
Phosphorus | 870mg | 131mg | 106% |
Iron | 9.76mg | 1.37mg | 105% |
Magnesium | 347mg | 14mg | 79% |
Fiber | 19.5g | 1.2g | 73% |
Zinc | 7.9mg | 0.53mg | 67% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.854mg | 0.211mg | 54% |
Saturated fat | 4.517g | 12.649g | 37% |
Protein | 17.99g | 4.45g | 27% |
Fats | 41.56g | 26.61g | 23% |
Potassium | 719mg | 102mg | 18% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.038mg | 16% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.2µg | 13% |
Sodium | 26mg | 305mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.896mg | 2.404mg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.982g | 8.723g | 7% |
Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
Carbs | 28.13g | 48.6g | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 1.15mg | 4% |
Calories | 525kcal | 452kcal | 4% |
Folate | 82µg | 72µg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.138mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.29g | 1.11g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
Selenium | 13.5µg | 13µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.63g | 47.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.99g | 25.7g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
Choline | 8.8mg | 10.6mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.321mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.952mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.502mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.095mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.471mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | 0.225g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | N/A |
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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%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.