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Ricotta vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ricotta and Cinnamon roll

  • Ricotta has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Cinnamon roll is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 22% more than Ricotta.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
6
:
4
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Calcium +13.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Zinc +118.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Iron +260.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +4766.7%
Equal in Potassium - 102
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Calcium +13.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Zinc +118.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Iron +260.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +4766.7%
Equal in Potassium - 102

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
5
:
7
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +22150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +1281.8%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +22150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1523.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +1281.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +153%
Contains more Water +277.8%
Contains more Fats +105%
Contains more Carbs +1498.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Protein +153%
Contains more Water +277.8%
Contains more Fats +105%
Contains more Carbs +1498.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +854.8%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +854.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 11.26g 4.45g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 3.04g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 174kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 0.27g 25.7g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 207mg 183mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 158mg 131mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 102mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 305mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.53mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.006mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 14.5µg 13µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 2IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.138mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.038mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.16µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.068mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.176mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.226mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.41mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.215mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.264mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.255mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.126mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 12.649g Ricotta
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Ricotta
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.