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Bread sticks vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bread sticks and Roti (Chapati)

  • Bread sticks have more Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 52% more than Bread sticks.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 4 times less Folate than Bread sticks. Bread sticks contain 162µg of Folate, while Roti (Chapati) contains 45µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread sticks, plain and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 Iron +94.5%
Contains more Selenium +41%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.2%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +213.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Iron +94.5%
Contains more Selenium +41%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.2%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +213.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.56
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.56

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Contains more Other +187.8%
Contains more Water +480.8%
Equal in Fats - 9.2
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Contains more Other +187.8%
Contains more Water +480.8%
Equal in Fats - 9.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.7%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread sticks Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 36.43g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 7.85g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 9.2g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 46.13g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 299kcal Bread sticks
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 1.26g 2.93g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 22mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 4.28mg 2.2mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 121mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 124mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 713mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.88mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.188mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.557mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 37.5µg 26.6µg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.55mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.45mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.18mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 4.61mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 162µg 45µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.029g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 3.311g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 2.091g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 0.761g Bread sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Roti (Chapati)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
48%
Bread sticks
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.901g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/nutrients
  2. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/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.