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Saffron vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between saffron and cinnamon roll

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus, while cinnamon roll has more selenium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1222% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 269 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while cinnamon roll contains 0.3mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 +1785.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1590.2%
Contains more IronIron +710.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +429%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9628.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.1%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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 CVitamin C +26833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2557.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +156.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +300.7%
Contains more FatsFats +354.9%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1933.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.292mg 1222%
Iron 11.1mg 1.37mg 122%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.3mg 89%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.038mg 75%
Magnesium 264mg 14mg 60%
Saturated fat 1.586g 12.649g 50%
Potassium 1724mg 102mg 48%
Fats 5.85g 26.61g 32%
Copper 0.328mg 0.062mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 8.723g 21%
Phosphorus 252mg 131mg 17%
Protein 11.43g 4.45g 14%
Selenium 5.6µg 13µg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 3.676g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.138mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.211mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Calories 310kcal 452kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 7%
Calcium 111mg 183mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Sodium 148mg 305mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.404mg 6%
Carbs 65.37g 48.6g 6%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.53mg 5%
Folate 93µg 72µg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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
Saffron 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
54%
Saffron
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.063g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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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