Cinnamon roll vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and chocolate?
- Cinnamon roll is richer in selenium and vitamin B1, yet chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and potassium.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 107% higher.
- Cinnamon roll has 8 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. Cinnamon roll has 0.211mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate has 0.025mg.
- Cinnamon roll contains less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index than cinnamon roll.
We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +333.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +942.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +448% |
| Contains more IronIron | +485.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1558.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +386% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +744% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +87.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 1.028mg | 107% |
| Iron | 1.37mg | 8.02mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 1.419mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 146mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 12.649g | 18.519g | 27% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 7g | 23% |
| Selenium | 13µg | 3µg | 18% |
| Folate | 72µg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 1.092g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.025mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 2.01mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 56mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 131mg | 206mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 0.725mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Fats | 26.61g | 31.28g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 8.1µg | 6% |
| Calories | 452kcal | 546kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 48.6g | 61.17g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.23µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 9.54g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.45g | 4.88g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 47.4g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.7g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | 0.947g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1856.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.54g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.39 g
Sucrose:
20.11 g
Glucose:
3.05 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +130% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
