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

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What are the differences between Roti (Chapati) and Cornbread?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 62% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 5 times more Selenium than Cornbread. While Roti (Chapati) has 26.6µg of Selenium, Cornbread has only 5.6µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) types 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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +170.2%
Contains more Copper +169.4%
Contains more Manganese +454.6%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.5%
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% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +170.2%
Contains more Copper +169.4%
Contains more Manganese +454.6%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.5%

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 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.427
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 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.427

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +354.2%
Contains more Fats +32.6%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +151.8%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +354.2%
Contains more Fats +32.6%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +151.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.091
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.091

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 63g Cornbread
Protein 7.85g 7g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 46.13g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 299kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 20.34g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 6.5g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 57mg Cornbread
Iron 2.2mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 56mg 24mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 196mg 113mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 817mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.57mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.085mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.315mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 5.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.16mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.427mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.342mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.48mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.128mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.3µg 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.311g 3.091g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.682g Cornbread
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) Cornbread
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)
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/nutrients

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

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