Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Baked Products
  4. Cinnamon roll
  5. Compare
  6. Cinnamon roll vs. Chestnut

Cinnamon roll vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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.

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

Infographic

Cinnamon roll vs Chestnut 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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
4
:
6
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Calcium +297.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +601%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +661.3%
Contains more Manganese +192.5%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +297.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +112%
Contains more Iron +26.3%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +601%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Copper +661.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
8
:
3
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.316
Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.316

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
4
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Protein +122.5%
Contains more Fats +1828.3%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Water +259.1%
Cinnamon roll
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +122.5%
Contains more Fats +1828.3%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Water +259.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1732.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +574.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1732.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +574.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 27.76g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 2g Cinnamon roll
Fats 26.61g 1.38g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 27.76g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 131kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g Chestnut
Fiber 1.2g Cinnamon roll
Calcium 183mg 46mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 14mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 131mg 99mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 305mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.53mg 0.25mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.292mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.148mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.731mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.316mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 72µg 38µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.022mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg 0.071mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.079mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg 0.118mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg 0.118mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.047mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.084mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg 0.112mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg 0.055mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Chestnut
Trans Fat 0.295g Chestnut
Saturated Fat 12.649g 0.26g Chestnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 0.476g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.545g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll vs Bagel
Bagel
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll vs Potato bread
Potato bread
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll vs Focaccia
Focaccia
Chestnut
Chestnut vs Almond
Almond
Chestnut
Chestnut vs Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Chestnut
Chestnut vs Cashew
Cashew

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
25%
Cinnamon roll
22%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.389g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.