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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.

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
6
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Iron +117.5%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +34.6%
Contains more Calcium +1307.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Selenium +109.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
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 +117.5%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +34.6%
Contains more Calcium +1307.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Selenium +109.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
6
:
5
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin E +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.337
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 E +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.337

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Water +427.2%
Contains more Other +32%
Equal in Fats - 26.61
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Water +427.2%
Contains more Other +32%
Equal in Fats - 26.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 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 -35.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
3
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Starch +146.9%
Contains more Glucose +747.2%
Contains more Fructose +270%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 20.11
Shortbread
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
Cinnamon roll
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 Starch +146.9%
Contains more Glucose +747.2%
Contains more Fructose +270%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 20.11

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 47.4g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 4.45g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 63.78g 48.6g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 452kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 16.39g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 21.65g 25.7g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 2.98mg 1.37mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 66mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 88mg 102mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 353mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.49mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.09mg 0.062mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.292mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.15mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.211mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.138mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.404mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.038mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 72µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 11µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.295g Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 8.105g 12.649g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.676g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 3.352g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.225g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.