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Yolk vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yolk and cinnamon roll different?

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B6 than cinnamon roll.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 360% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index (0) than cinnamon roll (40).

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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 IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +334%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +330.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +430.9%
~equal in Potassium ~102mg

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.
Yolk
9
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +787.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +7637.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9916.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2071.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +256.4%
Contains more WaterWater +175.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1253.8%
~equal in Fats ~26.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 -24.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +28628.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1594.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1485.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1942.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 5mg 360%
Choline 820.2mg 10.6mg 147%
Selenium 56µg 13µg 78%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.16µg 75%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.337mg 53%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Phosphorus 390mg 131mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.138mg 30%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.038mg 24%
Protein 15.86g 4.45g 23%
Folate 146µg 72µg 19%
Iron 2.73mg 1.37mg 17%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.53mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 2.404mg 15%
Carbs 3.59g 48.6g 15%
Saturated fat 9.551g 12.649g 14%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 15.2µg 12%
Sodium 48mg 305mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 1.15mg 10%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.292mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 8.723g 8%
Calories 322kcal 452kcal 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Calcium 129mg 183mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 3.676g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.211mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.062mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 14mg 2%
Fructose 0.07g 1.11g 1%
Fats 26.54g 26.61g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 47.4g N/A
Potassium 109mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g 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
Yolk 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
114%
Yolk
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1080mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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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