Pound cake vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pound cake and cinnamon roll
- Pound cake has more choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 39% higher.
- Cinnamon roll is lower in cholesterol.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +289.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +165.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +518.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +794.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~48.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 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 | -62% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.676g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 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 SucroseSucrose | +52.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +306.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +236.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +333.3% |
~equal in
Starch
~16.39g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 12.649g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 5mg | 20% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 26.61g | 19% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.176mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 13µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 183mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8.723g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 15.2µg | 11% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 10.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.138mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.292mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 72µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.16µg | 8% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 452kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2.404mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.211mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.337mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 305mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 3.676g | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 48.6g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 131mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 4.45g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.37mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 47.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 25.7g | N/A |
| Starch | 17.36g | 16.39g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.225g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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
26%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.838g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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