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Shortbread vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and cinnamon roll?

  • Shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and vitamin B3, yet cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 23% higher.
  • Shortbread has 2 times more vitamin B2 than cinnamon roll. Shortbread has 0.314mg of vitamin B2, while cinnamon roll has 0.138mg.
  • Shortbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this comparison.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 IronIron +117.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1307.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~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.
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1077.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.337mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.2%
Contains more WaterWater +427.2%
Contains more OtherOther +32%
~equal in Fats ~26.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 -35.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +146.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +747.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +270%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~20.11g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.676g 31%
Saturated fat 8.105g 12.649g 21%
Iron 2.98mg 1.37mg 20%
Calcium 13mg 183mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.138mg 14%
Selenium 6.2µg 13µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.211mg 12%
Starch 40.47g 16.39g 10%
Phosphorus 66mg 131mg 9%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.15mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.404mg 5%
Carbs 63.78g 48.6g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 8.723g 5%
Vitamin K 11µg 15.2µg 4%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.292mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.038mg 3%
Calories 514kcal 452kcal 3%
Copper 0.09mg 0.062mg 3%
Sodium 353mg 305mg 2%
Protein 5.37g 4.45g 2%
Choline 0.9mg 10.6mg 2%
Folate 81µg 72µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 0.3g 1.11g 1%
Fats 26.22g 26.61g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 47.4g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 88mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 25.7g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g 0%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.53mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.337mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 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 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.544g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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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