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

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The main differences between Roti (Chapati) and Dough

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Copper, yet Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 51% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Dough. Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of Saturated Fat, while Dough contains 0.529g.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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 +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +202.8%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +77.7%
Equal in Selenium - 28.6
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +202.8%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +77.7%
Equal in Selenium - 28.6

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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Dough
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Folate +173.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.817
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% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Folate +173.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.817

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +280.2%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Equal in Water - 33
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% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +280.2%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Equal in Water - 33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.4%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +31.4%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Contains more Fructose +88.9%
Contains more Maltose +87.8%
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
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +31.4%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Contains more Fructose +88.9%
Contains more Maltose +87.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Dough Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 49.68g Dough
Protein 7.85g 10.75g Dough
Fats 9.2g 2.42g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 51.88g Dough
Calories 299kcal 272kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.27g 0.51g Dough
Sugar 2.93g 4.62g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 2.2g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 52mg Dough
Iron 2.2mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 56mg 32mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 105mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 117mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 602mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 1.04mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.152mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.577mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.21mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.455mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.107mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.7µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.005g Dough
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.362g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.855g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.001g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.063g Dough
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Dough
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)
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.782g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients

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

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