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Cinnamon roll vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cinnamon roll and Chinese broccoli

  • Cinnamon roll has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cinnamon roll covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 63% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Cinnamon roll has 44 times more Sodium than Chinese broccoli. While Cinnamon roll has 305mg of Sodium, Chinese broccoli has only 7mg.
  • Chinese broccoli has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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.
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
7
:
3
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Iron +144.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +155.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.061
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Iron +144.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +155.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.061
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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
5
:
6
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin E +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +81800%
Contains more Vitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +457.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
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%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +81800%
Contains more Vitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +457.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
4
:
1
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +290.4%
Contains more Fats +3595.8%
Contains more Carbs +1175.6%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Contains more Water +392.8%
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
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +290.4%
Contains more Fats +3595.8%
Contains more Carbs +1175.6%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Contains more Water +392.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
2
:
1
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17346%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1013.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17346%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1013.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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 Chinese broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 1.31g Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 1.14g Cinnamon roll
Fats 26.61g 0.72g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 3.81g Cinnamon roll
Calories 452kcal 22kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.2g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 183mg 100mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 0.56mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 131mg 41mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 305mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.53mg 0.39mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.061mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 1.3µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.48mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.095mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.437mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.159mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 72µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
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
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Trans Fat 0.295g 0g Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 12.649g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 0.05g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.33g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.