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

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How are Cinnamon roll and Chocolate brownie different?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie is higher in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily need of Copper 36% more than Cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 3 times more Calcium than Chocolate brownie. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, while Chocolate brownie contains 57mg.
  • Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +221.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +13%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +221.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +13%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132

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 B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Folate +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
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 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Folate +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Other +39.7%
Equal in Fats - 29.1
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
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
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Other +39.7%
Equal in Fats - 29.1
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

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%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 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.
Cinnamon roll Chocolate brownie
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 Cinnamon roll Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 4.45g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 26.61g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 48.6g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 452kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 57mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 14mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 131mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 102mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 305mg 343mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.062mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.292mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 13µg 11.5µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.141mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.982mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.328mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 72µg 29µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.176mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.41mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.215mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.104mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.255mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.126mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 5mg 73mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 12.649g 7.319g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 9.412g 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
Cinnamon roll Chocolate brownie
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
25%
Cinnamon roll
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
54%
Chocolate brownie

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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.