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

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A recap on differences between Roti (Chapati) and Fig bars

  • Fig bars have less Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 61% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars contain 8 times less Selenium than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 26.6µg of Selenium, while Fig bars contain 3.3µg.
  • Fig bars have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, fig bars.

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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 +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.9%
Contains more Zinc +294.9%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +409.3%
Contains more Selenium +706.1%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Equal in Potassium - 207
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 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.9%
Contains more Zinc +294.9%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +409.3%
Contains more Selenium +706.1%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Equal in Potassium - 207

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 B1 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.8%
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 2% 14% 0% 1% 40% 51% 36% 22% 18% 27% 12% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.2%
Contains more Fats +26%
Contains more Water +114.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.7%
Contains more Other +15.1%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +112.2%
Contains more Fats +26%
Contains more Water +114.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.7%
Contains more Other +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.3%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.3%

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) Fig bars
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) Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 7.85g 3.7g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 7.3g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 299kcal 348kcal Fig bars
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 46.36g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 4.6g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 64mg Fig bars
Iron 2.2mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 56mg 27mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 62mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 207mg Fig bars
Sodium 298mg 350mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.39mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.147mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.343mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Fig bars
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.158mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.217mg Fig bars
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.874mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.364mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.075mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 35µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 3.3µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.046mg Fig bars
Threonine 0.113mg Fig bars
Isoleucine 0.132mg Fig bars
Leucine 0.224mg Fig bars
Lysine 0.14mg Fig bars
Methionine 0.053mg Fig bars
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Fig bars
Valine 0.155mg Fig bars
Histidine 0.067mg Fig bars
Trans Fat 0.029g Fig bars
Saturated Fat 3.311g 1.123g Fig bars
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 3.003g Fig bars
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 2.772g Fig bars
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) Fig bars
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)
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
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?
Fig bars
Fig bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.188g)
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. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/nutrients

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

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