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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.

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% 10% 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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
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%
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 Opinion
Calories 330kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 6.59g 4.45g Cornbread
Fats 9.58g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 52.16g 47.4g Cornbread
Carbs 54.46g 48.6g Cornbread
Cholesterol 57mg 5mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Cornbread
Calcium 135mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 133mg 102mg Cornbread
Iron 1.85mg 1.37mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g 25.7g Cornbread
Fiber 2.3g 1.2g Cornbread
Copper 0.073mg 0.062mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.67mg 0.53mg Cornbread
Starch 35.66g 16.39g Cornbread
Phosphorus 391mg 131mg Cornbread
Sodium 599mg 305mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 168IU 2IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 0.222mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 8.7µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.138mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.579mg 0.337mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.038mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.16µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 55µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.224g 0.295g Cornbread
Choline 58.7mg 10.6mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.732g 12.649g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.494g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.226mg 0.176mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.226mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.658mg 0.41mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.324mg 0.215mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.157mg 0.104mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.264mg Cornbread
Valine 0.334mg 0.255mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.126mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.006g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 3.352g Cinnamon roll

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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