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Yellow cake vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yellow cake and Cinnamon roll

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 34% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 4 times less Vitamin E than Yellow cake. Yellow cake has 4.5mg of Vitamin E, while Cinnamon roll has 1.15mg.
  • Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
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 +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~131mg
~equal in Sodium ~305mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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 AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +65.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.8%
Contains more FatsFats +49.9%
~equal in Other ~1.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 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 -54.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 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 SucroseSucrose +81.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +91.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +136.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +79%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +581%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 379kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 3.16g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 17.75g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 53.86g 47.4g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 48.6g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Yellow cake
Calcium 32mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 187mg 102mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 1.37mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 25.7g Cinnamon roll
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Yellow cake
Copper 0.159mg 0.062mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 8.55g 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 138mg 131mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 26IU 2IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 1.15mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 5.9µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 25.1µg 15.2µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.295g Cinnamon roll
Choline 17.4mg 10.6mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 5.793g 12.649g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 3.676g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.62g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.225g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 3.352g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake 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
19%
Yellow cake
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.