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

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A recap on differences between Roti (Chapati) and Chocolate eclair

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Chocolate eclair is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Fiber needs 30% more than Chocolate eclair.
  • Chocolate eclair contains 3 times less Iron than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 2.2mg of Iron, while Chocolate eclair contains 0.7mg.
  • Chocolate eclair has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen.

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Roti (Chapati) vs Chocolate eclair infographic
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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 +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 300
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 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 300

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 A +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Water +33.5%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Water +33.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2

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 eclair
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 38.2g Chocolate eclair
Protein 7.85g 4.4g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 6.9g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 40.3g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 299kcal 241kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 16.8g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 2.1g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 48mg Chocolate eclair
Iron 2.2mg 0.7mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 300mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.2g Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 2g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 2.9g Chocolate eclair
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Chocolate eclair
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%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 eclair - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167922/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.