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Turmeric vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turmeric and cinnamon roll?

  • Turmeric is richer than cinnamon roll in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 848% more.
  • Turmeric has 40 times more iron than cinnamon roll. While turmeric has 55mg of iron, cinnamon roll has only 1.37mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turmeric is lower.
  • The glycemic index of turmeric is lower.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 +1385.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1939.2%
Contains more IronIron +3914.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1996.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +749.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6680.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.7%
~equal in Calcium ~183mg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.138mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +117.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +420.6%
Contains more FatsFats +718.8%
Contains more WaterWater +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 -85.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1842.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +745%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +702.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +146.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Turmeric Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.292mg 848%
Iron 55mg 1.37mg 670%
Copper 1.3mg 0.062mg 138%
Fiber 22.7g 1.2g 86%
Potassium 2080mg 102mg 58%
Saturated fat 1.838g 12.649g 49%
Magnesium 208mg 14mg 46%
Fats 3.25g 26.61g 36%
Zinc 4.5mg 0.53mg 36%
Phosphorus 299mg 131mg 24%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 1.15mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 8.723g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 3.676g 19%
Folate 20µg 72µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.211mg 13%
Sodium 27mg 305mg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 13µg 12%
Protein 9.68g 4.45g 10%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Choline 49.2mg 10.6mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.404mg 7%
Calories 312kcal 452kcal 7%
Carbs 67.14g 48.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.038mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.337mg 4%
Calcium 168mg 183mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 15.2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.138mg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 44.44g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g 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
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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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