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Walnut vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Walnut and Cinnamon roll different?

  • Walnut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, and Iron, however, Cinnamon roll is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Walnut is 169% higher.
  • Walnut contains 14 times more Vitamin B6 than Cinnamon roll. While Walnut contains 0.537mg of Vitamin B6, Cinnamon roll contains only 0.038mg.
  • Walnut has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, walnuts, english and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) are the varieties used 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 +112.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1028.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +332.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +483%
Contains more Copper +2458.1%
Contains more Manganese +1069.2%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +165.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +112.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1028.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.1%
Contains more Potassium +332.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +483%
Contains more Copper +2458.1%
Contains more Manganese +1069.2%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +165.3%

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.
Walnut
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Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1313.2%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +463%
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 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1313.2%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +463%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.138

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +242.2%
Contains more Fats +145.1%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +254.5%
Contains more Water +366.3%
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 +242.2%
Contains more Fats +145.1%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +254.5%
Contains more Water +366.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1183.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.723
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1183.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.723

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +27216.7%
Contains more Sucrose +727.6%
Contains more Glucose +3712.5%
Contains more Fructose +1133.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 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 +27216.7%
Contains more Sucrose +727.6%
Contains more Glucose +3712.5%
Contains more Fructose +1133.3%
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.
Walnut 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 Walnut Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 15.23g 4.45g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 26.61g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 654kcal 452kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.09g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 2.61g 25.7g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 1.2g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 2.91mg 1.37mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 14mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 131mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 102mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 305mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.53mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.062mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.292mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 20IU 2IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.211mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.138mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.337mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.038mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 72µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 2.7µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.068mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.176mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.226mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.41mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.215mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg 0.104mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.264mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.255mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.126mg Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.295g Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 12.649g Walnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 8.723g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 3.676g Walnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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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