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Swiss cheese vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swiss cheese and cinnamon roll

  • Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A; however, cinnamon roll has more vitamin B1 and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 121% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 524 times less vitamin A than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese has 1047IU of vitamin A, while cinnamon roll has 2IU.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index than Swiss cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, swiss 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +386.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +724.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +953.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1023.1%

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.
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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1812.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3656.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +985.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.337mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 ProteinProtein +505.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
Contains more WaterWater +98.3%
Contains more OtherOther +119.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
50% 35% 15%
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 -30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.723g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.16µg 121%
Calcium 890mg 183mg 71%
Phosphorus 574mg 131mg 63%
Protein 26.96g 4.45g 45%
Zinc 4.37mg 0.53mg 35%
Vitamin A 288µg 0µg 32%
Selenium 30µg 13µg 31%
Cholesterol 93mg 5mg 29%
Saturated fat 18.227g 12.649g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.211mg 17%
Iron 0.13mg 1.37mg 16%
Folate 10µg 72µg 16%
Carbs 1.44g 48.6g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 3.676g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.404mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.138mg 13%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 15.2µg 12%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.292mg 12%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Fats 30.99g 26.61g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Magnesium 33mg 14mg 5%
Sodium 187mg 305mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.15mg 4%
Calories 393kcal 452kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.038mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 8.723g 2%
Copper 0.047mg 0.062mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Potassium 72mg 102mg 1%
Choline 15.5mg 10.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.44g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 25.7g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.337mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swiss cheese Cinnamon roll
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
48%
Swiss cheese
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.578g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.

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