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Tamale vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tamale and Cinnamon roll

  • Tamale has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin E .
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Tamale. Tamale contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B6, while Cinnamon roll contains 0.038mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tamale is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tamales (Navajo) 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 Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +179.2%
Contains more Calcium +531%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Manganese +67.8%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +179.2%
Contains more Calcium +531%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Manganese +67.8%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.062

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.
Tamale
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Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.4%
Contains more Folate +380%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
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 C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.4%
Contains more Folate +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Water +258.8%
Contains more Fats +334.8%
Contains more Carbs +168.2%
Equal in Other - 1.36
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 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 +41.1%
Contains more Water +258.8%
Contains more Fats +334.8%
Contains more Carbs +168.2%
Equal in Other - 1.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +434.3%
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +434.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +33.6%
Contains more Sucrose +4927.5%
Contains more Glucose +1352.4%
Contains more Fructose +552.9%
Contains more Maltose +550%
92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 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 +33.6%
Contains more Sucrose +4927.5%
Contains more Glucose +1352.4%
Contains more Fructose +552.9%
Contains more Maltose +550%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamale Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 15.02g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 6.28g 4.45g Tamale
Fats 6.12g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 18.12g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 153kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 12.27g 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.17g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 0.99g 25.7g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 1.2g Tamale
Calcium 29mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.22mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Tamale
Phosphorus 99mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 131mg 102mg Tamale
Sodium 427mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 1.48mg 0.53mg Tamale
Copper 0.063mg 0.062mg Tamale
Manganese 0.174mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 6µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 0mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.3mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.038mg Tamale
Folate 15µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.16µg Tamale
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.239mg 0.176mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.226mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.41mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.215mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.104mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.264mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg 0.255mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.126mg Tamale
Cholesterol 17mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Tamale
Saturated Fat 2.396g 12.649g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamale 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
16%
Tamale
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.253g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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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