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Cinnamon roll vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cinnamon roll and chestnut

  • Cinnamon roll has more calcium and vitamin B3; however, chestnut is higher in copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 62% more than chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains 11 times less sodium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 305mg of sodium, while chestnut contains 27mg.
  • Chestnut has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of chestnut is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +601%
Contains more IronIron +26.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +661.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.5%

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%
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +513.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.316mg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1828.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.1%
Contains more OtherOther +91.5%
Contains more WaterWater +259.1%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1732.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

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 Chestnut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chestnut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 0.26g 56%
Copper 0.062mg 0.472mg 46%
Fats 26.61g 1.38g 39%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 26.7mg 29%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.854mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.545g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 0.476g 21%
Potassium 102mg 715mg 18%
Calories 452kcal 131kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.233mg 15%
Calcium 183mg 46mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 305mg 27mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.731mg 10%
Magnesium 14mg 54mg 10%
Folate 72µg 38µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Carbs 48.6g 27.76g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Phosphorus 131mg 99mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.148mg 5%
Protein 4.45g 2g 5%
Iron 1.37mg 1.73mg 5%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.25mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.104mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 47.4g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.316mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 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
Cinnamon roll Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.389g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.