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Brie vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brie and cinnamon roll

  • Brie has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, cinnamon roll is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
  • Brie covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 62% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 296 times less vitamin A than brie. Brie has 592IU of vitamin A, while cinnamon roll has 2IU.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less cholesterol.
  • Cinnamon roll has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is 40, while the glycemic index of brie is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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.
Brie
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more ZincZinc +349.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%
Contains more IronIron +174%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +758.8%
~equal in Calcium ~183mg

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.
Brie
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +518.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +931.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +560.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
4
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 ProteinProtein +366.3%
Contains more WaterWater +155.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10700%
~equal in Fats ~26.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
0
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +345%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.723g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0.16µg 62%
Protein 20.75g 4.45g 33%
Cholesterol 100mg 5mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.138mg 29%
Saturated fat 17.41g 12.649g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 3.676g 19%
Vitamin A 174µg 0µg 19%
Zinc 2.38mg 0.53mg 17%
Carbs 0.45g 48.6g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.038mg 15%
Sodium 629mg 305mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 2.404mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.211mg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 1.37mg 11%
Manganese 0.034mg 0.292mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 15.2µg 11%
Phosphorus 188mg 131mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.337mg 7%
Calories 334kcal 452kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.15mg 6%
Copper 0.019mg 0.062mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Selenium 14.5µg 13µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Fats 27.68g 26.61g 2%
Folate 65µg 72µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 8.723g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 14mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 10.6mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 102mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0.45g 47.4g N/A
Calcium 184mg 183mg 0%
Sugar 0.45g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Brie
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.