Cinnamon roll vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cinnamon roll and potatoes?
- Cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, calcium, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet potatoes are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% higher.
- Cinnamon roll has 51 times more sodium than potatoes. Cinnamon roll has 305mg of sodium, while potatoes have 6mg.
- Potatoes contain less saturated fat.
- Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.
We used Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1425% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
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 EVitamin E | +11400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +331.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +660% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +684.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 12.649g | 0.025g | 57% |
| Fats | 26.61g | 0.09g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 0.042g | 24% |
| Selenium | 13µg | 0.4µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 0.002g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.298mg | 20% |
| Calories | 452kcal | 77kcal | 19% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Folate | 72µg | 15µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 6mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 131mg | 57mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.211mg | 0.081mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 425mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 48.6g | 17.49g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.404mg | 1.061mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.01mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.37mg | 0.81mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.45g | 2.05g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 0.295mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.4g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.7g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Starch | 16.39g | 15.29g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 12.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0.035mg | 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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29466.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +317.5% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +436050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8652.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11729.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +883.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +326.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~15.29g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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