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Rice vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rice and cinnamon roll different?

  • Rice is higher in manganese; however, cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, vitamin K, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 63% higher.
  • Rice contains 2 times more manganese than cinnamon roll. While rice contains 0.472mg of manganese, cinnamon roll contains only 0.292mg.
  • Rice has less saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index (40) than rice (60).

Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) are the varieties used 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.
Rice
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1730%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.4%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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.
Rice
Rice
2
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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2775%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +961.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +404.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 +260.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more FatsFats +9403.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.5%
Contains more OtherOther +223.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9812.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4736.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.077g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.28g 26.61g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 3.676g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 8.723g 22%
Calcium 10mg 183mg 17%
Calories 130kcal 452kcal 16%
Sodium 1mg 305mg 13%
Phosphorus 43mg 131mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.2µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.138mg 10%
Selenium 7.5µg 13µg 10%
Manganese 0.472mg 0.292mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Carbs 28.17g 48.6g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 2.404mg 6%
Folate 58µg 72µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.211mg 4%
Protein 2.69g 4.45g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.038mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 1.2g 3%
Iron 1.2mg 1.37mg 2%
Potassium 35mg 102mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Choline 2.1mg 10.6mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.337mg 1%
Copper 0.069mg 0.062mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 27.77g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 0.05g 25.7g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 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
Rice 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
12%
Rice
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.