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Saltine cracker vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between saltine cracker and cinnamon roll

  • Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, manganese, and folate, while cinnamon roll has more calcium.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 79% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 4 times less vitamin B2 than saltine cracker. Saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of vitamin B2, while cinnamon roll contains 0.138mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cinnamon roll is lower.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of saltine cracker is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +463.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +731.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.1%

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 0% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +210.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +136%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.3%
Contains more OtherOther +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1563.1%
Contains more WaterWater +458.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6043%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +436.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Iron 7.72mg 1.37mg 79%
Saturated fat 0.244g 12.649g 56%
Fats 1.6g 26.61g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.138mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.211mg 26%
Sodium 849mg 305mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.142g 8.723g 21%
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.404mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 3.676g 20%
Calcium 22mg 183mg 16%
Selenium 21.4µg 13µg 15%
Manganese 0.637mg 0.292mg 15%
Folate 124µg 72µg 13%
Protein 10.5g 4.45g 12%
Carbs 82.3g 48.6g 11%
Copper 0.145mg 0.062mg 9%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 15.2µg 9%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.15mg 7%
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.038mg 4%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.53mg 4%
Phosphorus 113mg 131mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Calories 393kcal 452kcal 3%
Choline 19.6mg 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.337mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 79.6g 47.4g N/A
Potassium 115mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 0.38g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.29mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 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

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Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.