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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
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
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
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
