Tamarind vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tamarind and cinnamon roll?
- Tamarind is richer in magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and potassium, yet cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, folate, and calcium.
- Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% higher.
- Tamarind has 7 times more magnesium than cinnamon roll. Tamarind has 92mg of magnesium, while cinnamon roll has 14mg.
- Tamarind contains less sodium.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index than cinnamon roll.
We used Tamarinds, raw and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this comparison.
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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 | +557.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +515.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +442.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 12.649g | 56% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 26.61g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 3.676g | 24% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 13µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 8.723g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 14mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1.37mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.211mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.2g | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 102mg | 15% |
| Folate | 14µg | 72µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 305mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 183mg | 11% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 452kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 15.2µg | 10% |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1.15mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 48.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.337mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 2.404mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 4.45g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 131mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 47.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 25.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 10.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4335% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 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 | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4719.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6130.5% |
