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

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The main differences between Chocolate eclair and Cinnamon roll

  • Chocolate eclair contains less Calcium, Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Cinnamon roll.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cinnamon roll is 56% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 9 times less Cholesterol than Chocolate eclair. Chocolate eclair has 47mg of Cholesterol, while Cinnamon roll has 5mg.

Food types used in this article are HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 14% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +281.3%
Contains more IronIron +95.7%
~equal in Sodium ~305mg

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.
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% 4.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 WaterWater +149.2%
Contains more FatsFats +285.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
~equal in Protein ~4.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.9 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 -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +336.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate eclair Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 241kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.4g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 6.9g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 38.2g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 40.3g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 47mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg Cinnamon roll
Calcium 48mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 0.7mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Sugar 16.8g 25.7g Chocolate eclair
Fiber 2.1g 1.2g Chocolate eclair
Copper 0.062mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Phosphorus 131mg Cinnamon roll
Sodium 300mg 305mg Chocolate eclair
Vitamin A 75IU 2IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.295g Chocolate eclair
Choline 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 1.4g 12.649g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate eclair 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
0%
Chocolate eclair
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chocolate eclair
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 eclair - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167922/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.