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Cinnamon roll vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cinnamon roll and brie

  • Cinnamon roll has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, brie is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Brie covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 62% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Brie has 6 times less vitamin B3 than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 2.404mg of vitamin B3, while brie has 0.38mg.
  • Cinnamon roll contains less saturated fat.
  • 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 Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cheese, brie.

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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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Brie
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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%
Contains more IronIron +174%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +758.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more ZincZinc +349.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%
~equal in Calcium ~184mg

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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Brie
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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%
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 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%
~equal in Folate ~65µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Brie
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +366.3%
Contains more WaterWater +155.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98.5%
~equal in Fats ~27.68g

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Brie
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 Cinnamon roll Brie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.65µg 62%
Protein 4.45g 20.75g 33%
Cholesterol 5mg 100mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.52mg 29%
Saturated fat 12.649g 17.41g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.826g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 174µg 19%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.38mg 17%
Carbs 48.6g 0.45g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.235mg 15%
Sodium 305mg 629mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.38mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.07mg 12%
Iron 1.37mg 0.5mg 11%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.034mg 11%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 2.3µg 11%
Phosphorus 131mg 188mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.69mg 7%
Calories 452kcal 334kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.24mg 6%
Copper 0.062mg 0.019mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Selenium 13µg 14.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Fats 26.61g 27.68g 2%
Folate 72µg 65µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 8.013g 2%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Choline 10.6mg 15.4mg 1%
Potassium 102mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 0.45g N/A
Calcium 183mg 184mg 0%
Sugar 25.7g 0.45g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.716mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g 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
Cinnamon roll Brie
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
23%
Cinnamon roll
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
42%
Brie

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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.