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Cinnamon roll vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cinnamon roll and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate chip cookie has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for Copper is 36% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 5 times more Calcium than Chocolate chip cookie. Cinnamon roll has 183mg of Calcium, while Chocolate chip cookie has 38mg.
  • Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 +381.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.1%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +522.6%
Contains more Manganese +127.1%
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 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +381.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.1%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +522.6%
Contains more Manganese +127.1%

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 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +29600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.1%
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 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +29600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +233%
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Fats - 28.4
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +233%
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Fats - 28.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.241
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.241

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 chip cookie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 4.45g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 26.61g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 48.6g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 452kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 38mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.48mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 14mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 131mg 100mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 305mg 341mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.062mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.292mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 13µg 11.2µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.184mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.177mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 1.365mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.259mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 72µg 33µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.176mg 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.224mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg 0.391mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg 0.214mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.106mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.255mg 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.126mg 0.123mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 70mg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 12.649g 14.071g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 8.241g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

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Cinnamon roll Chocolate chip cookie
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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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.422g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie 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 chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.