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Quinoa vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between quinoa and cinnamon roll

  • Quinoa has more manganese, copper, and magnesium, while cinnamon roll has more selenium, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 5 times less magnesium than quinoa. Quinoa contains 64mg of magnesium, while cinnamon roll contains 14mg.
  • The amount of sodium in quinoa is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of quinoa is 53.

The food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +976.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +364.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg

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.
Quinoa
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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 0% 0% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +223.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +117%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +483.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 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 +277.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1285.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.6%
~equal in Protein ~4.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 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 -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1552.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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100%
Starch: 17.63 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.39g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Quinoa Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.231g 12.649g 56%
Fats 1.92g 26.61g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 8.723g 20%
Selenium 2.8µg 13µg 19%
Calories 120kcal 452kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 3.676g 17%
Calcium 17mg 183mg 17%
Manganese 0.631mg 0.292mg 15%
Copper 0.192mg 0.062mg 14%
Sodium 7mg 305mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.2µg 13%
Magnesium 64mg 14mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 2.404mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.211mg 9%
Carbs 21.3g 48.6g 9%
Folate 42µg 72µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.038mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.53mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.15mg 3%
Phosphorus 152mg 131mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.138mg 2%
Iron 1.49mg 1.37mg 2%
Potassium 172mg 102mg 2%
Choline 23mg 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Starch 17.63g 16.39g 1%
Protein 4.4g 4.45g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 18.5g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.131mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.261mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.239mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.127mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g 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
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.418g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.

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