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

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What are the differences between Roti (Chapati) and Dinner rolls?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Dinner rolls are higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 51% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 5 times more Fiber than Dinner rolls. While Roti (Chapati) has 9.7g of Fiber, Dinner rolls have only 2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dinner rolls are lower.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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 +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -36.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +200.2%
Contains more Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Iron +69.1%
Equal in Selenium - 26.8
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 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -36.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +200.2%
Contains more Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Iron +69.1%
Equal in Selenium - 26.8

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 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.2%
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 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +57.6%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +57.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.881
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.881

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Dinner rolls Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 50.04g Dinner rolls
Protein 7.85g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 9.2g 6.47g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 52.04g Dinner rolls
Calories 299kcal 310kcal Dinner rolls
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 5.55g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 2g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 178mg Dinner rolls
Iron 2.2mg 3.72mg Dinner rolls
Magnesium 56mg 26mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 122mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 139mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 467mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.99mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.135mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.582mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Dinner rolls
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.452mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.097mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 3.3µg 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 3.311g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 1.881g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 2.509g Dinner rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.224g Dinner rolls
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) Dinner rolls
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)
41%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.936g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/nutrients

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

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