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

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The main differences between Roti (Chapati) and Cracker

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 55% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Cracker. Roti (Chapati) contains 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, while Cracker contains 0.063mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +255.8%
Contains more Selenium +297%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +83.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +255.8%
Contains more Selenium +297%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +83.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%

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 B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Folate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Folate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Water +1028.3%
Contains more Fats +187.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Other +79.1%
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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Water +1028.3%
Contains more Fats +187.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Other +79.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.3%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +310.4%
Contains more Starch +47.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1637.5%
Contains more Glucose +56.7%
Equal in Fructose - 0.29
92% 5%
Starch: 33.67 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.97 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +310.4%
Contains more Starch +47.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1637.5%
Contains more Glucose +56.7%
Equal in Fructose - 0.29

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 59g Cracker
Protein 7.85g 6.64g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 46.13g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 299kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 33.67g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.27g 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 2.93g 8.18g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 2.3g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.2mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 56mg 18mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 196mg 118mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 726mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.49mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.104mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.491mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 6.7µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.416mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.352mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.417mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.063mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 3.3µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0.029g 1.076g Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 5.562g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 1.485g Cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Cracker
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)
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.