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Tuna salad vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tuna salad and cinnamon roll

  • Tuna salad has more selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus; however, cinnamon roll has more calcium, folate, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% more.
  • Tuna salad has 8 times more vitamin B12 than cinnamon roll. Tuna salad has 1.2µg of vitamin B12, while cinnamon roll has 0.16µg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna salad 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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 PotassiumPotassium +74.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +976.5%
Contains more IronIron +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +630%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 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 CVitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +580.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +260.4%
Contains more WaterWater +232.8%
Contains more OtherOther +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +187.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +416.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 -87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Selenium 41.2µg 13µg 51%
Saturated fat 1.544g 12.649g 50%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.16µg 43%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.404mg 27%
Fats 9.26g 26.61g 27%
Protein 16.04g 4.45g 23%
Calcium 17mg 183mg 17%
Folate 8µg 72µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 8.723g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.211mg 15%
Calories 187kcal 452kcal 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Carbs 9.41g 48.6g 13%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.292mg 11%
Copper 0.145mg 0.062mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Phosphorus 178mg 131mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Iron 1mg 1.37mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.138mg 5%
Sodium 402mg 305mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 13mg 5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 3.676g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.038mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.337mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0.3mg 2%
Potassium 178mg 102mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Zinc 0.56mg 0.53mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.