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Sweet roll vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sweet roll and eggs

  • Sweet roll is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, yet eggs are higher in copper, choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 212% more than sweet roll.
  • Sweet roll contains 37 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. While sweet roll contains 2.384mg of vitamin B3, eggs contain only 0.064mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sweet roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of eggs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more IronIron +34.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1053.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2172.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.2%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3625%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +692.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +611.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4444.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.9%
Contains more WaterWater +200.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +428.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.267g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.088mg 2mg 212%
Cholesterol 66mg 373mg 102%
Choline 41.3mg 293.8mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 1.414g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.11µg 40%
Selenium 17µg 30.8µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.066mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 1.398mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.513mg 19%
Carbs 50.9g 1.12g 17%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 0.064mg 15%
Phosphorus 76mg 172mg 14%
Protein 6.2g 12.58g 13%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.026mg 12%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Calories 372kcal 155kcal 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin A 62µg 149µg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Fats 16.4g 10.61g 9%
Sodium 304mg 124mg 8%
Folate 72µg 44µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.03mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 1.19mg 5%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.05mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.3µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 4.077g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Calcium 72mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.121mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.079g 3.267g 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 1.12g N/A
Potassium 111mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 31.73g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll Egg
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
31%
Sweet roll
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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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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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.