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

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What are the main differences between Roti (Chapati) and Chocolate cake?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Choline.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 64% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate cake. Roti (Chapati) has 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake has 0.041mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +523.9%
Contains more Selenium +123.5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Sodium - 315
Equal in Copper - 0.207
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% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +523.9%
Contains more Selenium +123.5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Sodium - 315
Equal in Copper - 0.207

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 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Water +45.2%
Contains more Fats +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Other +29.5%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Water +45.2%
Contains more Fats +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Other +29.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.8%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.8%

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 cake
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 cake Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 7.85g 5.3g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 46.13g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 299kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Chocolate cake
Fiber 9.7g 1.6g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 2.2mg 1.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 32mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 106mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 140mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 315mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.69mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.207mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 11.9µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.141mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.137mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.304mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.041mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 27µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 3.311g 5.43g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 2.761g Chocolate cake
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) Chocolate cake
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)
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.119g)
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 cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.