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Spelt vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spelt and Cinnamon roll

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Cinnamon roll has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 117% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 10 times less Magnesium than Spelt. Spelt has 136mg of Magnesium, while Cinnamon roll has 14mg.
  • Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Spelt, uncooked 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.
Contains more Iron +224.1%
Contains more Magnesium +871.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.1%
Contains more Potassium +280.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +518.9%
Contains more Copper +724.2%
Contains more Manganese +921.6%
Contains more Calcium +577.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +224.1%
Contains more Magnesium +871.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.1%
Contains more Potassium +280.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +518.9%
Contains more Copper +724.2%
Contains more Manganese +921.6%
Contains more Calcium +577.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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.
Spelt
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +322.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
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 A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +322.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +227.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Fats +995.1%
Contains more Water +72.2%
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 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 Protein +227.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Fats +995.1%
Contains more Water +72.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1860.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.2%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1860.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +229%
Contains more Maltose +260.1%
Contains more Sucrose +3308.5%
Contains more Glucose +263.1%
Contains more Fructose +362.5%
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 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 Starch +229%
Contains more Maltose +260.1%
Contains more Sucrose +3308.5%
Contains more Glucose +263.1%
Contains more Fructose +362.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 47.4g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 4.45g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 70.19g 48.6g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 53.92g 16.39g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 6.82g 25.7g Spelt
Fiber 10.7g 1.2g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 4.44mg 1.37mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 14mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 131mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 102mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 305mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 0.53mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.062mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.292mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 10IU 2IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.211mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 2.404mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.337mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.038mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 3.6µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.068mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg 0.176mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.226mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg 0.41mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.215mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg 0.104mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.264mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.255mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg 0.126mg Spelt
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.295g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 12.649g Spelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Spelt
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.