Cinnamon roll vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cinnamon roll and Chocolate cake
- Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than Chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake contains 3 times less Calcium than Cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 183mg of Calcium, while Chocolate cake contains 60mg.
- Chocolate cake has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +205% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1111.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~53.4g
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +44.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 452kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 4.45g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 26.61g | 15.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 47.4g | 51.8g |
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| Carbs | 48.6g | 53.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 58mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 183mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 102mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 1.37mg | 1.61mg |
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| Sugar | 25.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.69mg |
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| Starch | 16.39g |
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| Phosphorus | 131mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 305mg | 315mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 13µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.16µg | |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg |
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| Folate | 72µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.295g |
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| Choline | 10.6mg | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.649g | 5.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.723g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 2.761g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.068mg | |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.12mg |
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| Fructose | 1.11g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.219g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.