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Cinnamon roll vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cinnamon roll and chorizo

  • Cinnamon roll has more folate and calcium; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 77% more than cinnamon roll.
  • Cinnamon roll has 36 times more folate than chorizo. While cinnamon roll has 72µg of folate, chorizo has only 2µg.
  • Cinnamon roll has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2187.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +630%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +543.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.3%

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 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +812.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2512.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +441.6%
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more WaterWater +67.8%
Contains more OtherOther +188.2%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.46g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2µg 77%
Sodium 305mg 1235mg 40%
Protein 4.45g 24.1g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.53mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.63mg 35%
Cholesterol 5mg 88mg 28%
Zinc 0.53mg 3.41mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.723g 18.4g 24%
Fats 26.61g 38.27g 18%
Folate 72µg 2µg 18%
Calcium 183mg 8mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 5.131mg 17%
Carbs 48.6g 1.86g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 1.12mg 16%
Choline 10.6mg 96.7mg 16%
Selenium 13µg 21.1µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.3mg 12%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.04mg 11%
Vitamin K 15.2µg 1.6µg 11%
Potassium 102mg 398mg 9%
Saturated fat 12.649g 14.38g 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.22mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Phosphorus 131mg 150mg 3%
Iron 1.37mg 1.59mg 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 3.46g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Calories 452kcal 455kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 47.4g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 25.7g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.176mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.226mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.41mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.104mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.126mg 0.721mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.731g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.