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Sweet potato vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sweet potato and Cinnamon roll

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, while Cinnamon roll has more Selenium, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 79% higher.
  • Cinnamon roll contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 0.209mg of Vitamin B6, while Cinnamon roll contains 0.038mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sweet potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns).

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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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
4
:
6
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +230.4%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Calcium +510%
Contains more Iron +124.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +2066.7%
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Cinnamon roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 52% 10% 57% 9% 40% 15% 21% 39% 71%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +230.4%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Calcium +510%
Contains more Iron +124.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +2066.7%

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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
4
:
7
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Vitamin A +709250%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.6%
Contains more Folate +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +744.4%
Sweet potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Cinnamon roll
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +709250%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.6%
Contains more Folate +554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +744.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
1
:
4
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Water +307.2%
Contains more Protein +183.4%
Contains more Fats +53120%
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Other +38.8%
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Water +307.2%
Contains more Protein +183.4%
Contains more Fats +53120%
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Other +38.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
1
:
2
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26157.1%
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Cinnamon roll
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26157.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
0
:
5
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll
Contains more Starch +29.6%
Contains more Sucrose +698%
Contains more Glucose +217.7%
Contains more Fructose +58.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Sweet potato
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cinnamon roll
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 Starch +29.6%
Contains more Sucrose +698%
Contains more Glucose +217.7%
Contains more Fructose +58.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Cinnamon roll Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Protein 1.57g 4.45g Cinnamon roll
Fats 0.05g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 20.12g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Calories 86kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Starch 12.65g 16.39g Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.7g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Sugar 4.18g 25.7g Sweet potato
Fiber 3g 1.2g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Iron 0.61mg 1.37mg Cinnamon roll
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 131mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 337mg 102mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 305mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.53mg Cinnamon roll
Copper 0.151mg 0.062mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.292mg Cinnamon roll
Selenium 0.6µg 13µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin A 14187IU 2IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.3mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.211mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.138mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 2.404mg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.337mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.038mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 1.8µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.083mg 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.092mg 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.066mg 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.029mg 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.086mg 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.031mg 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Sweet potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.295g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 12.649g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Cinnamon roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
85%
Sweet potato
25%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.631g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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?
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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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.