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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.

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.
Contains more Iron +3914.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.2%
Contains more Potassium +1939.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +749.1%
Contains more Copper +1996.8%
Contains more Manganese +6680.8%
Contains more Selenium +109.7%
Equal in Calcium - 183
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +3914.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.2%
Contains more Potassium +1939.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +749.1%
Contains more Copper +1996.8%
Contains more Manganese +6680.8%
Contains more Selenium +109.7%
Equal in Calcium - 183

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Choline +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.138
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 27% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 6% 38%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.6%
Contains more Choline +364.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.138

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +420.6%
Contains more Fats +718.8%
Contains more Water +47.7%
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 Protein +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +420.6%
Contains more Fats +718.8%
Contains more Water +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1842.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.2%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1842.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +745%
Contains more Glucose +702.6%
Contains more Fructose +146.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +745%
Contains more Glucose +702.6%
Contains more Fructose +146.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 9.68g 4.45g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 67.14g 48.6g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.45g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 3.21g 25.7g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 1.2g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 55mg 1.37mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 14mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 131mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 102mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 305mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.062mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.292mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 4.43mg 1.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.138mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.337mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.038mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Choline 49.2mg 10.6mg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.068mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.176mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.226mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.41mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.215mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.104mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.264mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.255mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.126mg Turmeric
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.295g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 12.649g Turmeric
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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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