Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chorizo vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between chorizo and cinnamon roll

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, cinnamon roll is higher in folate and calcium.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 77% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Chorizo has 18 times more cholesterol than cinnamon roll. While chorizo has 88mg of cholesterol, cinnamon roll has only 5mg.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

Infographic

Chorizo vs Cinnamon roll infographic
Infographic link

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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +543.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2187.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +630%

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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +812.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +441.6%
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more WaterWater +67.8%
Contains more OtherOther +188.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2512.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.676g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.16µg 77%
Sodium 1235mg 305mg 40%
Protein 24.1g 4.45g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.038mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.211mg 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 5mg 28%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.53mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 8.723g 24%
Fats 38.27g 26.61g 18%
Folate 2µg 72µg 18%
Calcium 8mg 183mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.404mg 17%
Carbs 1.86g 48.6g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.337mg 16%
Choline 96.7mg 10.6mg 16%
Selenium 21.1µg 13µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.138mg 12%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.292mg 11%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 15.2µg 11%
Potassium 398mg 102mg 9%
Saturated fat 14.38g 12.649g 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.15mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Phosphorus 150mg 131mg 3%
Iron 1.59mg 1.37mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.676g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calories 455kcal 452kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
65%
Chorizo
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.731g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.