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Cocoa solids vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cocoa solids and cinnamon roll different?

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than cinnamon roll.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 414% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 36 times more magnesium than cinnamon roll. While cocoa solids contain 499mg of magnesium, cinnamon roll contains only 14mg.
  • Cocoa solids have less saturated fat.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index (24) than cinnamon roll (40).

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) are the varieties used 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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3464.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1394.1%
Contains more IronIron +911.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +6009.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1184.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +460.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1214%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43%
~equal in Selenium ~13µg

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +508%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.404mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +326.5%
Contains more FatsFats +94.2%
Contains more WaterWater +532.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
50% 35% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +735.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa solids Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.062mg 414%
Iron 13.86mg 1.37mg 156%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.292mg 154%
Fiber 37g 1.2g 143%
Magnesium 499mg 14mg 115%
Phosphorus 734mg 131mg 86%
Caffeine 230mg 0mg 58%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.53mg 57%
Potassium 1524mg 102mg 42%
Protein 19.6g 4.45g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.676g 22%
Saturated fat 8.07g 12.649g 21%
Fats 13.7g 26.61g 20%
Sodium 21mg 305mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 15.2µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.211mg 11%
Calories 228kcal 452kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 8.723g 10%
Folate 32µg 72µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.138mg 8%
Starch 16.39g 7%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Calcium 128mg 183mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.038mg 6%
Carbs 57.9g 48.6g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.337mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Selenium 14.3µg 13µg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 2.404mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 20.9g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.295g N/A
Choline 12mg 10.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g 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
Cocoa solids Cinnamon roll
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
15%
Cocoa solids
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.