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Wheat vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wheat and cinnamon roll

  • The amount of selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron in wheat is higher than in cinnamon roll.
  • Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 139% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 11 times less vitamin B6 than wheat . Wheat has 0.419mg of vitamin B6, while cinnamon roll has 0.038mg.
  • Wheat contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
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 +928.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.5%
Contains more IronIron +156.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +791.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +684.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +931.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +587.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1002.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 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 ProteinProtein +207.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +977.3%
Contains more WaterWater +73.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 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 -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2435.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Selenium 89.4µg 13µg 139%
Manganese 3.012mg 0.292mg 118%
Saturated fat 0.454g 12.649g 55%
Copper 0.553mg 0.062mg 55%
Phosphorus 508mg 131mg 54%
Fats 2.47g 26.61g 37%
Zinc 4.16mg 0.53mg 33%
Magnesium 144mg 14mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.038mg 29%
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 2.404mg 27%
Iron 3.52mg 1.37mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.344g 8.723g 21%
Protein 13.68g 4.45g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 3.676g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.211mg 17%
Calcium 34mg 183mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 2mg 305mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.337mg 12%
Potassium 431mg 102mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Carbs 71.13g 48.6g 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Folate 43µg 72µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Calories 339kcal 452kcal 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.138mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 71.13g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.195g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.