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Roti (Chapati) vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Chocolate brownie different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate brownie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 50% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate brownie. While Roti (Chapati) contains 4.61mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate brownie contains only 0.982mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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 more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +197.6%
Contains more Selenium +131.3%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
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 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +197.6%
Contains more Selenium +131.3%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 53

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 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.9%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
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 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.9%
Contains more Folate +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Water +181.2%
Contains more Fats +216.3%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +26.6%
Contains more Water +181.2%
Contains more Fats +216.3%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +418.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1136.8%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +418.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1136.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 7.85g 6.2g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 46.13g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 299kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 2.2mg 1.84mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 53mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 132mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 176mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 343mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.97mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 1.747mg 0.587mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 11.5µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.141mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 0.982mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.328mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.094mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 29µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 3.311g 7.319g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
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) Chocolate brownie
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)
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.