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Whey vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whey and Cinnamon roll different?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher than Whey in Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 62% more than Whey.
  • Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Whey, sweet, fluid and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types were 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.
Whey
Whey
2
:
8
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Calcium +289.4%
Contains more Iron +2183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.8%
Contains more Zinc +307.7%
Contains more Copper +1450%
Contains more Manganese +29100%
Contains more Selenium +584.2%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Potassium +57.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Calcium +289.4%
Contains more Iron +2183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.8%
Contains more Zinc +307.7%
Contains more Copper +1450%
Contains more Manganese +29100%
Contains more Selenium +584.2%

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.
Whey
Whey
4
:
8
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Cinnamon roll
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
4
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Water +390.6%
Contains more Protein +423.5%
Contains more Fats +7291.7%
Contains more Carbs +845.5%
Contains more Other +156.6%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Water +390.6%
Contains more Protein +423.5%
Contains more Fats +7291.7%
Contains more Carbs +845.5%
Contains more Other +156.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8623%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33318.2%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8623%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33318.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 0.85g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 0.36g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 5.14g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 27kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 5.14g 25.7g Whey
Fiber 0g 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 47mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 0.06mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 46mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 161mg 102mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 305mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.004mg 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.001mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 1.9µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 12IU 2IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.138mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.337mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Folate 1µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.16µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.054mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.078mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.068mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.016mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.046mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.016mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 2mg 5mg Whey
Trans Fat 0.295g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 12.649g Whey
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.