Cinnamon Roll
Limited nutritional benefit
Sweet yeast roll swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with icing.
A cinnamon roll is sweet yeast dough spread with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, rolled up, sliced and baked, then topped with a sugar icing. It is mostly refined flour and sugar, with moderate fat and little protein; a 115 g roll has about 415 kcal. Skipping the icing saves about 75 kcal per roll.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.4g | 9.6% |
| Fat | 13g | 18.6% |
| Carbs | 56g | 18.7% |
| Simple Sugars | 19.6g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 34.6g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7.2% |
| Water | 23g | 0.9% |
| Calories | 362 | 16.1% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 7.65 | g | 38.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 3.71 | g | 14.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.75 | g | 5.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.225 | g | Estimate |
| DHA | 3 | mg | 0.3% |
| Omega-6 | 0.525 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.03 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.36 | mg |
| Selenium | 16 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 87.9 | mcg | 9.8% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.107 | mg | 8.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.1 | mg | 7.7% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.712 | mg | 4.5% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.039 | mg | 2.3% |
| vitamin B9 | 22.2 | mcg | 5.5% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.149 | mcg | 6.2% |
| vitamin C | 0.027 | mg | 0.0% |
| vitamin D | 0.117 (5 IU) | mcg | 0.8% |
| vitamin E | 0.365 | mg | 2.4% |
| vitamin K | 1.27 | mcg | 1.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 58.3 | mg | 5.8% |
| iron | 0.748 | mg | 4.2% |
| magnesium | 13.7 | mg | 3.4% |
| phosphorus | 80.3 | mg | 11.5% |
| potassium | 109 | mg | 4.2% |
| sodium | 209 | mg | 9.1% |
| zinc | 0.519 | mg | 4.7% |
| copper | 0.08 | mg | 8.9% |
| manganese | 0.469 | mg | 20.4% |
| selenium | 16 | mcg | 29.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 128 | mg | 18.3% | 101% |
| Isoleucine | 216 | mg | 15.4% | 91% |
| Leucine | 403 | mg | 14.8% | 83% |
| Lysine limiting | 216 | mg | 10.3% | 57% |
| Methionine | 210 | mg | 20.0% | 115% |
| Phenylalanine | 456 | mg | 26.1% | 140% |
| Threonine | 176 | mg | 16.8% | 89% |
| Tryptophan | 68 | mg | 24.3% | 130% |
| Valine | 260 | mg | 14.3% | 82% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- All-purpose flour 360 g
- Whole milk, lukewarm 210 ml
- Sugar 40 g
- Instant yeast 7 g
- Egg 1 large
- Unsalted butter, softened 115 g
- Salt 3/4 tsp
- Brown sugar 100 g
- Ground cinnamon 4 tsp
- Powdered sugar 120 g
- Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, yeast and salt, add 185 ml of the milk, the egg and 45 g of the butter, and knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
- 2
Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until doubled.
- 3
Roll the dough into a 30 x 40 cm rectangle, spread it with 55 g of the butter and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar mixed with the cinnamon.
- 4
Roll up tightly from a long side, cut into 8 slices and set them cut side up in a buttered 23 cm round pan.
- 5
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes while the oven heats to 180C.
- 6
Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden and cooked through in the center.
- 7
Beat the powdered sugar with the remaining 15 g butter, melted, the remaining 25 ml milk and the vanilla, and spread the icing over the warm rolls.