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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.59 g
Fats:
9.58 g
Carbs:
54.46 g
Water:
27.11 g
Other:
2.26 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.963 g
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
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
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% |
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Galactose
~0g