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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.

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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
7
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Iron +463.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +133.9%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Contains more Calcium +731.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +463.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +133.9%
Contains more Manganese +118.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Contains more Calcium +731.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
6
:
5
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.2%
Saltine cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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 B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +210.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
3
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +136%
Contains more Carbs +69.3%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Fats +1563.1%
Contains more Water +458.2%
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +136%
Contains more Carbs +69.3%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Fats +1563.1%
Contains more Water +458.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6043%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.6%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 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 -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6043%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 47.4g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 4.45g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 82.3g 48.6g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 0.38g 25.7g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.2g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 7.72mg 1.37mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 115mg 102mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.94mg 0.53mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.062mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.292mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 13µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.211mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.404mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.337mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.038mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 72µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 4.9µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.068mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.176mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.226mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.41mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.215mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.104mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.264mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.255mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.126mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.295g Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 12.649g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 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

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Saltine cracker 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
44%
Saltine cracker
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.