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Porridge vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between porridge and cinnamon roll?

  • Porridge is higher in iron, yet cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin K, and vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% more.
  • Porridge has 3 times more iron than cinnamon roll. While porridge has 3.74mg of iron, cinnamon roll has only 1.37mg.
  • The amount of sodium in porridge is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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 +173%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +537.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +773.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +364.3%

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% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 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% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15100%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 WaterWater +361.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +209%
Contains more FatsFats +12571.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362%
Contains more OtherOther +518.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31053.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3124.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.033g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.21g 26.61g 41%
Iron 3.74mg 1.37mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 3.676g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 8.723g 22%
Calories 50kcal 452kcal 20%
Selenium 2.8µg 13µg 19%
Phosphorus 15mg 131mg 17%
Folate 12µg 72µg 15%
Carbs 10.52g 48.6g 13%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.2µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.211mg 13%
Sodium 6mg 305mg 13%
Manganese 0mg 0.292mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.404mg 12%
Calcium 87mg 183mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.138mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Protein 1.44g 4.45g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.337mg 5%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.53mg 4%
Fiber 0.5g 1.2g 3%
Potassium 16mg 102mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.038mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 14mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Copper 0.04mg 0.062mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 10.02g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.616g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.