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Cinnamon roll vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cinnamon roll and Cornbread?

  • Cinnamon roll is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin K, yet Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 51% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Cornbread. Cinnamon roll has 12.649g of Saturated Fat, while Cornbread has 3.091g.

We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +221.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.7%
Contains more Selenium +132.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Manganese - 0.315
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +221.1%
Contains less Sodium -62.7%
Contains more Selenium +132.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Manganese - 0.315

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +204%
Contains more Vitamin A +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +29.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +204%
Contains more Vitamin A +5650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +29.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +118.1%
Contains more Water +143.3%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Carbs +43%
Contains more Other +157.4%
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% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Fats +118.1%
Contains more Water +143.3%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Carbs +43%
Contains more Other +157.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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
Net carbs 47.4g 63g Cornbread
Protein 4.45g 7g Cornbread
Fats 26.61g 12.2g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 48.6g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 452kcal 418kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 20.34g Cornbread
Fiber 1.2g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 183mg 57mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 131mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 102mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 305mg 817mg Cinnamon roll
Zinc 0.53mg 0.57mg Cornbread
Copper 0.062mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.292mg 0.315mg Cornbread
Selenium 13µg 5.6µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 1.15mg 0.16mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 72µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 5µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.176mg 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.41mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.215mg 0.198mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.255mg 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.126mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 5mg 2mg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.295g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 12.649g 3.091g Cornbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 6.719g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 1.682g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon roll Cornbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.558g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
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/174908/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.