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Cinnamon roll vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cinnamon roll and Cornbread?

  • Cinnamon roll is higher in Vitamin K, and Selenium, yet Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Choline, and Iron.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 45% more.
  • Cinnamon roll has 4 times more Vitamin K than Cornbread. While Cinnamon roll has 15.2µg of Vitamin K, Cornbread has only 3.7µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornbread is lower.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs types 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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.5%

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% 0.12% 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 0.33% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +310.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +453.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.19mg

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
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +177.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66.2%

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
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
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +39.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +951.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +455%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2283.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +117.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cornbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Cornbread Opinion
Calories 452kcal 330kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 4.45g 6.59g Cornbread
Fats 26.61g 9.58g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 47.4g 52.16g Cornbread
Carbs 48.6g 54.46g Cornbread
Cholesterol 5mg 57mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Cornbread
Calcium 183mg 135mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 102mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 1.37mg 1.85mg Cornbread
Sugar 25.7g 16.05g Cornbread
Fiber 1.2g 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.062mg 0.073mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.53mg 0.67mg Cornbread
Starch 16.39g 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 131mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 305mg 599mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.51mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.292mg 0.222mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 13µg 8.7µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.19mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.175mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 2.004mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 15.2µg 3.7µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 72µg 55µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.295g 0.224g Cornbread
Choline 10.6mg 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 12.649g 3.732g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 3.494g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.963g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.059mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.41mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.215mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.104mg 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.255mg 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.126mg 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 1.11g 0.2g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g 0.076g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g 1.726g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients

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

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