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

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Focaccia different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6, while Focaccia is higher in Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 60% more than Focaccia.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 5 times more Fiber than Focaccia. Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of Fiber, while Focaccia contains 1.8g.
  • Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types were used 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 +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +151.6%
Contains more Manganese +379.9%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Equal in Calcium - 35
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +151.6%
Contains more Manganese +379.9%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Equal in Calcium - 35

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 B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.47
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% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +15.8%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 34.02g Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 9.2g 7.89g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 35.82g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 299kcal 249kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 9.7g 1.8g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 35mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 56mg 20mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 128mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 114mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 561mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 1.33mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.091mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.364mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 15.9µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.67mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.113mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 3.3µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Focaccia
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.994g Focaccia
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) Focaccia
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)
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.434g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.