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Roti (Chapati) vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roti (Chapati) and Baking powder

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 584% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Potassium +880%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +15300%
Contains more Copper +2190%
Contains more Manganese +15781.8%
Contains more Selenium +13200%
Contains more Calcium +16222.2%
Contains more Iron +400.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1286.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Potassium +880%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +15300%
Contains more Copper +2190%
Contains more Manganese +15781.8%
Contains more Selenium +13200%
Contains more Calcium +16222.2%
Contains more Iron +400.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1286.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Contains more Water +608.6%
Contains more Other +4741.7%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Contains more Water +608.6%
Contains more Other +4741.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 27.5g Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 27.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 299kcal 53kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 9.7g 0.2g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 2.2mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 56mg 27mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 196mg 20mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 10600mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.01mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.01mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.011mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 0.2µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 0µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0g Roti (Chapati)
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Baking powder
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
33%
Roti (Chapati)
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 10302mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.311g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.