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Chocolate brownie vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate brownie and Cinnamon roll different?

  • Chocolate brownie is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron, while Cinnamon roll is higher in Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily need of Copper 36% more than Cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol.

Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types were 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.
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Contains more Copper +525.8%
Contains more Manganese +101%
Contains more Calcium +221.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Equal in Phosphorus - 131
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Contains more Copper +525.8%
Contains more Manganese +101%
Contains more Calcium +221.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Equal in Phosphorus - 131

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Folate +148.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.337
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Folate +148.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.337
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Other +39.7%
Contains more Water +50.6%
Equal in Fats - 26.61
Equal in Carbs - 48.6
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 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 Protein +39.3%
Contains more Other +39.7%
Contains more Water +50.6%
Equal in Fats - 26.61
Equal in Carbs - 48.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 47.4g Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 4.45g Chocolate brownie
Fats 29.1g 26.61g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 48.6g Chocolate brownie
Calories 466kcal 452kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 57mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.84mg 1.37mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 53mg 14mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 131mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg 102mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 343mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.97mg 0.53mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg 0.062mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg 0.292mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 827IU 2IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 0µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.138mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.038mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.068mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg 0.176mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.226mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg 0.41mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg 0.215mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg 0.104mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.264mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg 0.255mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg 0.126mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 73mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 7.319g 12.649g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 8.723g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 3.676g Chocolate brownie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Chocolate brownie
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.