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Cornbread vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cornbread and cinnamon roll?

  • Cornbread is higher in phosphorus, choline, and iron, yet cinnamon roll is higher in vitamin K and selenium.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 45% more.
  • Cornbread has 11 times more cholesterol than cinnamon roll. While cornbread has 57mg of cholesterol, cinnamon roll has only 5mg.
  • The glycemic index of cinnamon roll is lower.

We used Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) 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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
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 +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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.4%

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 0.33% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +310.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +48.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66.2%
Contains more FatsFats +177.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 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 -70.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more StarchStarch +117.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +39.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +951.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +455%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2283.3%
~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.
Cornbread Cinnamon roll
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 Cornbread Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.732g 12.649g 41%
Phosphorus 391mg 131mg 37%
Fats 9.58g 26.61g 26%
Cholesterol 57mg 5mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 3.494g 8.723g 13%
Sodium 599mg 305mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 3.676g 11%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 15.2µg 10%
Choline 58.7mg 10.6mg 9%
Starch 35.66g 16.39g 8%
Selenium 8.7µg 13µg 8%
Calories 330kcal 452kcal 6%
Iron 1.85mg 1.37mg 6%
Calcium 135mg 183mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.337mg 5%
Fiber 2.3g 1.2g 4%
Protein 6.59g 4.45g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.038mg 4%
Folate 55µg 72µg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.15mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 2.404mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.16µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.138mg 3%
Manganese 0.222mg 0.292mg 3%
Carbs 54.46g 48.6g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.211mg 2%
Fructose 0.2g 1.11g 1%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.53mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.062mg 1%
Potassium 133mg 102mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 52.16g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 16.05g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.224g 0.295g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.225g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread 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
24%
Cornbread
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
37%
Cinnamon roll

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/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.

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