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Cinnamon roll vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cinnamon roll and Potato chips

  • Cinnamon roll has more Calcium, and Selenium, however, Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 53% more than Cinnamon roll.
  • Potato chips contains 38 times less Sodium than Cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 305mg of Sodium, while Potato chips contains 8mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 Calcium +662.5%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +393.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +662.5%
Contains more Selenium +60.5%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +393.5%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +692.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1636.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 1% 53% 32% 46% 21% 9% 54% 20% 38%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +692.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1636.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +898.9%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +164.7%
Equal in Carbs - 52.9
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +898.9%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +164.7%
Equal in Carbs - 52.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.1%
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon roll Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 47.4g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 4.45g 7g Potato chips
Fats 26.61g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 48.6g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 452kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 25.7g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.2g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 183mg 24mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 1.37mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 14mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 131mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 102mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 305mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.53mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.062mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.292mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 13µg 8.1µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 1.15mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0.3mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.167mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.138mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.404mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 72µg 45µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 15.2µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.176mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.226mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.41mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.215mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.104mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.264mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.255mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.126mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.295g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 12.649g 10.96g Potato chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.723g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.676g 12.17g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.352g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.225g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cinnamon roll Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Cinnamon roll
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cinnamon roll
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.