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Tortilla vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tortilla and cinnamon roll?

  • Tortilla is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and folate, yet cinnamon roll is higher in vitamin K, calcium, and vitamin E.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% more.
  • Tortilla has 3 times more iron than cinnamon roll. While tortilla has 3.81mg of iron, cinnamon roll has only 1.37mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cinnamon roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this article.

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 +35.7%
Contains more IronIron +178.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
~equal in Potassium ~102mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.292mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3700%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +63.6%
Contains more WaterWater +110.5%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2701.1%
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4615.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +840.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 StarchStarch +162.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +65.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9040.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1933.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.296g 12.649g 56%
Fats 0.95g 26.61g 39%
Iron 3.81mg 1.37mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3.676g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 8.723g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.211mg 13%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 15.2µg 12%
Calories 237kcal 452kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.404mg 11%
Calcium 70mg 183mg 11%
Starch 43.02g 16.39g 11%
Sodium 482mg 305mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Selenium 16.6µg 13µg 7%
Folate 98µg 72µg 7%
Protein 7.28g 4.45g 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.15mg 6%
Fiber 2.4g 1.2g 5%
Copper 0.102mg 0.062mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.337mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.138mg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.53mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.038mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Phosphorus 146mg 131mg 2%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.292mg 1%
Fructose 0g 1.11g 1%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Carbs 49.94g 48.6g 0%
Net carbs 47.54g 47.4g N/A
Potassium 105mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 2.75g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.353g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.