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Potato vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potatoes and cinnamon roll?

  • Potatoes are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet cinnamon roll is richer in selenium, calcium, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Cinnamon roll's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 63% higher.
  • Potatoes have 66 times more vitamin C than cinnamon roll. Potatoes have 19.7mg of vitamin C, while cinnamon roll has 0.3mg.
  • Potatoes contain less sodium.
  • Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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 +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
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%

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.
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +6466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +684.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 WaterWater +317.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.1%
Contains more FatsFats +29466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.9%
Contains more OtherOther +21.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +436050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8652.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
0
95% 2%
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
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 SucroseSucrose +11729.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +883.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +326.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.39g
~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.
Potato 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Cinnamon roll DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.025g 12.649g 57%
Fats 0.09g 26.61g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 3.676g 24%
Selenium 0.4µg 13µg 23%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.3mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 8.723g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.038mg 20%
Calories 77kcal 452kcal 19%
Calcium 12mg 183mg 17%
Folate 15µg 72µg 14%
Sodium 6mg 305mg 13%
Phosphorus 57mg 131mg 11%
Vitamin K 2µg 15.2µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.211mg 11%
Potassium 425mg 102mg 10%
Carbs 17.49g 48.6g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.404mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.138mg 8%
Iron 0.81mg 1.37mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Copper 0.11mg 0.062mg 5%
Protein 2.05g 4.45g 5%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.292mg 4%
Fiber 2.1g 1.2g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 14mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.53mg 2%
Fructose 0.26g 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.337mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 47.4g N/A
Sugar 0.82g 25.7g N/A
Starch 15.29g 16.39g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.295g N/A
Choline 12.1mg 10.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.176mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.226mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.41mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.104mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.264mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.126mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato Cinnamon roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.