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Cinnamon roll vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cinnamon roll and chocolate brownie different?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in calcium, folate, and vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie is higher in copper, vitamin A, manganese, magnesium, and iron.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily need for copper, 36% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 3 times more calcium than chocolate brownie. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of calcium, while chocolate brownie contains 57mg.
  • Chocolate brownie is lower in saturated fat.

Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.5%
Contains more IronIron +34.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +525.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101%
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.16µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
~equal in Fats ~29.1g
~equal in Carbs ~50.2g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 9.412g 38%
Copper 0.062mg 0.388mg 36%
Saturated fat 12.649g 7.319g 24%
Cholesterol 5mg 73mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Calcium 183mg 57mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.587mg 13%
Folate 72µg 29µg 11%
Magnesium 14mg 53mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.982mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Iron 1.37mg 1.84mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.141mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 10.839g 5%
Protein 4.45g 6.2g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.19mg 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.97mg 4%
Fats 26.61g 29.1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.094mg 4%
Selenium 13µg 11.5µg 3%
Sodium 305mg 343mg 2%
Potassium 102mg 176mg 2%
Choline 10.6mg 2%
Calories 452kcal 466kcal 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Carbs 48.6g 50.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 25.7g N/A
Phosphorus 131mg 132mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.328mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.16µg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g 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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.