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

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A recap on differences between Cinnamon roll and Chocolate cake

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 3 times less Calcium than Cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, while Chocolate cake contains 60mg.
  • Chocolate cake has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 +205%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +233.9%
Equal in Sodium - 315
Equal in Manganese - 0.28
Equal in Selenium - 11.9
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% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +205%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +233.9%
Equal in Sodium - 315
Equal in Manganese - 0.28
Equal in Selenium - 11.9

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 C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +76.2%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +76.2%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%

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 cake
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 4.45g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 26.61g 15.1g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 452kcal 371kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 183mg 60mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 14mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 131mg 106mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 305mg 315mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.062mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.292mg 0.28mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 11.9µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.141mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.137mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.304mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 72µg 27µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.068mg
Threonine 0.176mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.41mg 0.407mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.104mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.255mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.126mg 0.12mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 58mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 12.649g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 6.039g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 2.761g Cinnamon roll
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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Cinnamon roll Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.219g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.