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Cinnamon roll vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cinnamon roll and chocolate ice cream

  • Cinnamon roll has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin K; however, chocolate ice cream has more vitamin A and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cinnamon roll is 29% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 51 times less vitamin K than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll has 15.2µg of vitamin K, while chocolate ice cream has 0.3µg.
  • Chocolate ice cream is lower in sodium.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index than cinnamon roll.

Food types used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.9%
Contains more IronIron +47.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +420%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +963.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.3%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more FatsFats +141.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.3%
Contains more WaterWater +193.5%
~equal in Other ~1.3g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +796.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.2%

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 ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.649g 6.8g 27%
Fats 26.61g 11g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 0.41g 22%
Selenium 13µg 2.5µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 0.226mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 3.21g 14%
Folate 72µg 16µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.042mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 0.3µg 12%
Calories 452kcal 216kcal 12%
Cholesterol 5mg 34mg 10%
Sodium 305mg 76mg 10%
Copper 0.062mg 0.135mg 8%
Carbs 48.6g 28.2g 7%
Calcium 183mg 109mg 7%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.14mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.3mg 6%
Iron 1.37mg 0.93mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.29µg 5%
Potassium 102mg 249mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.194mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.554mg 4%
Phosphorus 131mg 107mg 3%
Choline 10.6mg 22.5mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Protein 4.45g 3.8g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 27g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 25.36g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g 0%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.58mg 0%
Trans fat 0.295g 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 0g 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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Cinnamon roll Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.849g)
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.
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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