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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 from Cinnamon roll is 39% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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 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%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~131mg

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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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 AVitamin A +11950%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 +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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 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 -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +188.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.676g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 60% 3%
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
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 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.
Pound cake Cinnamon roll
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 353kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 5g 4.45g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 53.04g 47.4g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 48.6g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Cinnamon roll
Calcium 47mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 149mg 102mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.37mg Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 25.7g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 0.6g 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.042mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.43mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 17.36g 16.39g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 131mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 241IU 2IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 5µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.138mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.337mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.16µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 42µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.295g Pound cake
Choline 65.6mg 10.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 12.649g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 153mg 0.176mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.397mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.198mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.117mg 0.104mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.249mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.117mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.33g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.225g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
26%
Pound cake
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.838g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
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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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.
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.