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Roti (Chapati) vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Cheese sandwich different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc, while Cheese sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 32% more than Roti (Chapati).
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 3 times more Fiber than Cheese sandwich. Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of Fiber, while Cheese sandwich contains 3.1g.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sodium.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +43.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.3%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 54
Equal in Selenium - 24.3
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +43.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.3%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 54
Equal in Selenium - 24.3

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 B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.261
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.261

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1007.2%
Contains more Protein +24.8%
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +173.4%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +1007.2%
Contains more Protein +24.8%
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +173.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1104.5%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1104.5%

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) Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 7.85g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 9.2g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 46.13g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 299kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 9.7g 3.1g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.2mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 56mg 54mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 196mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 298mg 839mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.87mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.16mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 1.083mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 24.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.358mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.185mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.261mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.311g 4.129g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
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
Roti (Chapati) Cheese sandwich
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)
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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