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Waffle vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Waffle and Cinnamon roll

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Calcium, while Cinnamon roll has more Folate.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 60% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cinnamon roll is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 CalciumCalcium +39.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.9%
Contains more IronIron +68.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +77.5%
Contains more WaterWater +121.3%
Contains more OtherOther +127.9%
Contains more FatsFats +88.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 291kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 7.9g 4.45g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 32.9g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 69mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 183mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 102mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.37mg Waffle
Sugar 25.7g Waffle
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.062mg
Zinc 0.68mg 0.53mg Waffle
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 190mg 131mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 228IU 2IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.265mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 46.2µg 13µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.211mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.138mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.337mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.038mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.16µg Waffle
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 46µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Waffle
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 2.866g 12.649g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.676g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.068mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.176mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.226mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.41mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.215mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.104mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.264mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.255mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.126mg Waffle
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.783g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.