Sweet rolls, cinnamon, refrigerated dough with frosting
Whole food · Baked Products
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This is a soft, pre-made dough that bakes into sweet, spiraled rolls with a warm cinnamon-sugar filling and a sweet, creamy frosting. The texture is fluffy and tender inside with a slightly sticky, glazed exterior. Nutritionally, it's a high-carb, high-fat treat with minimal protein and no fiber.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 61% carbs · 33% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore the nostalgic, comforting combination of warm cinnamon, sweet dough, and creamy frosting, often associating it with weekend breakfasts or holiday mornings. Its versatility allows it to be a quick breakfast, a snack, or a simple dessert.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, and the dough often contains common allergens like wheat (gluten) and may have dairy or soy. To counteract this, pair a single roll with a source of protein (like Greek yogurt or eggs) or healthy fat (like nuts) to slow digestion, and practice strict portion control by sticking to one roll.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Convenient and fast to prepare from refrigerated dough
- Contains small amounts of iron and B vitamins
- Offers a comforting, familiar sweet flavor
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic swirl of a cinnamon roll is created by rolling the dough flat, spreading it with filling, then rolling it into a log before slicing—a technique that likely evolved from European pastry-making traditions.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 28.9 g |
| Energy | 333 kcal |
| Energy | 1393 kj |
| Protein | 5.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.2 g |
| Ash | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 31.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 321 mg |
| Potassium, K | 58.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 765 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.31 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.41 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 16.3 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.47 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin | 3.7 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.26 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate, total | 50.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 42.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 79.0 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.02 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.8 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g |
| Threonine | 0.15 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.18 g |
| Leucine | 0.35 g |
| Lysine | 0.13 g |
| Methionine | 0.09 g |
| Cystine | 0.10 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.15 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.20 g |
| Histidine | 0.11 g |
| Alanine | 0.17 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.6 g |
| Glycine | 0.17 g |
| Proline | 0.56 g |
| Serine | 0.25 g |
FAQ
Can I freeze the unbaked dough?
Yes, you can freeze the unbaked dough. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and foil, or place cut rolls in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
Why did my rolls turn out dense instead of fluffy?
Dense rolls are often due to under-proofing. The dough needs time to rise and become airy before baking. Ensure the dough is in a warm spot and has visibly puffed up.
Is there a way to make them less sweet?
You can reduce the frosting amount or use a simple cream cheese glaze with less powdered sugar. For the filling, use less sugar and increase the cinnamon ratio.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.33 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 13.19 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.