Baked goods

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns)

FDC 167940bun (65 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 15 · -25 vs Baked goods median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) is mostly calories with little else, scoring 15 of 100. Within baked goods it ranks 57 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of calcium (14% DV). Most of its 452 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (25.7 g per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (12.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 4.5 g · 4%Carb 48.6 g · 43%Fat 26.6 g · 53%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories452 kcal23%
Total fat27 g34%
Saturated fat13 g63%
Cholesterol5 mg2%
Sodium305 mg13%
Carbohydrate49 g18%
Dietary fiber1.2 g4%
Sugars26 g
Protein4.5 g9%
Potassium102 mg2%
Calcium183 mg14%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E1.2 mg8%

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FDC 167940

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the baked goods median

Nutrient density15 vs 40 median
Protein / 100 g4.5 vs 8.6 median
Fiber / 100 g1.2 vs 3.4 median
Sodium / 100 g305 vs 447 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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