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Cornmeal vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cornmeal and cinnamon roll?

  • Cornmeal is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet cinnamon roll is richer in calcium and vitamin K.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% higher.
  • Cornmeal has 5 times more vitamin B6 than cinnamon roll. Cornmeal has 0.182mg of vitamin B6, while cinnamon roll has 0.038mg.
  • Cornmeal contains less sodium.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than cornmeal.

We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +218.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.8%

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +378.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 +59.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1420.6%
Contains more WaterWater +69.8%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2136.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +344%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 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 +347.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2857.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +444.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +552.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +652.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Cornmeal Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.22g 12.649g 56%
Fats 1.75g 26.61g 38%
Iron 4.36mg 1.37mg 37%
Folate 209µg 72µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.211mg 28%
Starch 73.3g 16.39g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 8.723g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.138mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 3.676g 19%
Calcium 3mg 183mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 2.404mg 16%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.2µg 13%
Sodium 7mg 305mg 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.038mg 11%
Carbs 79.45g 48.6g 10%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.15mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Phosphorus 99mg 131mg 5%
Protein 7.11g 4.45g 5%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.292mg 5%
Selenium 10.5µg 13µg 5%
Calories 370kcal 452kcal 4%
Magnesium 32mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.337mg 2%
Copper 0.076mg 0.062mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.17g 1.11g 1%
Potassium 142mg 102mg 1%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.53mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 75.55g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 25.7g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Choline 8.6mg 10.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
42%
Cornmeal
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.