Cinnamon vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cinnamon and cinnamon roll
- Cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, and vitamin K; however, cinnamon roll has more selenium, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 747% higher.
- Cinnamon roll has 44 times less fiber than cinnamon. Cinnamon has 53.1g of fiber, while cinnamon roll has 1.2g.
- Cinnamon is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +328.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +447.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +322.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +507.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +446.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +245.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5881.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +319.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +1166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +101.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +315.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +105.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +859.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +236.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 17.466mg | 0.292mg | 747% |
Fiber | 53.1g | 1.2g | 208% |
Iron | 8.32mg | 1.37mg | 87% |
Calcium | 1002mg | 183mg | 82% |
Saturated fat | 0.345g | 12.649g | 56% |
Fats | 1.24g | 26.61g | 39% |
Copper | 0.339mg | 0.062mg | 31% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.068g | 3.676g | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.246g | 8.723g | 21% |
Selenium | 3.1µg | 13µg | 18% |
Folate | 6µg | 72µg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.211mg | 16% |
Vitamin K | 31.2µg | 15.2µg | 13% |
Sodium | 10mg | 305mg | 13% |
Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.53mg | 12% |
Magnesium | 60mg | 14mg | 11% |
Carbs | 80.59g | 48.6g | 11% |
Potassium | 431mg | 102mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 64mg | 131mg | 10% |
Calories | 247kcal | 452kcal | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.038mg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 1.15mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.332mg | 2.404mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.138mg | 7% |
Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
Protein | 3.99g | 4.45g | 1% |
Net carbs | 27.49g | 47.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.17g | 25.7g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.358mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
Choline | 11mg | 10.6mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.253mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.243mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.078mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.224mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
Fructose | 1.11g | 1.11g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 0.225g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +164.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2046% |
Contains more WaterWater | +79.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 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 | -97.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3445.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5305.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.11 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 | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +100450% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +193.3% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Fructose
~1.11g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g