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 are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
- Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 53% more than cinnamon roll.
- Potato chips contain 38 times less sodium than cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll contains 305mg of sodium, while potato chips contain 8mg.
- The glycemic index of potato chips is higher.
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 CalciumCalcium | +662.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +378.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +393.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +692.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1636.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +45.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +253.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 12.17g | 57% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 9.11mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.66mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 1275mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 31.1mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.306mg | 27% |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 24mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 4.8g | 14% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 67mg | 13% |
| Fats | 26.61g | 34.6g | 12% |
| Selenium | 13µg | 8.1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 3.827mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 12.649g | 10.96g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Folate | 72µg | 45µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 22.1µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.44mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.45g | 7g | 5% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 37.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.197mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 131mg | 165mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Calories | 452kcal | 536kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.37mg | 1.63mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 9.84g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.402mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 48.6g | 52.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.4g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.7g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +898.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.7% |
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Carbs
~52.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.649 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.676 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.1% |
