Yam vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between yam and cinnamon roll
- Yam has more potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, and fiber; however, cinnamon roll is higher in selenium, calcium, and folate.
- Cinnamon roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 63% more than yam.
- Cinnamon roll contains 57 times less vitamin C than yam. Yam contains 17.1mg of vitamin C, while cinnamon roll contains 0.3mg.
- Yam has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of yam is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Yam, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +976.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1757.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +671.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +331.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +335.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +560.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +213% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +266.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15552.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
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 | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145283.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4736.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 12.649g | 57% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 26.61g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 3.676g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 8.723g | 22% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 13µg | 22% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 102mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.038mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0.3mg | 19% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 452kcal | 17% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 183mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.062mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 305mg | 13% |
| Folate | 23µg | 72µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 2.404mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.2g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 131mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 15.2µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 1.37mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.211mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.138mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.39g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 48.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 4.45g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1.15mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 10.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 47.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 25.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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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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
18%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cinnamon roll is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.