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

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The main differences between Roti (Chapati) and French toast

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet French toast is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 68% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 4 times more Copper than French toast. Roti (Chapati) contains 0.229mg of Copper, while French toast contains 0.058mg.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 Iron +31.7%
Contains more Magnesium +229.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Zinc +129.9%
Contains more Copper +294.8%
Contains more Manganese +829.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
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 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Iron +31.7%
Contains more Magnesium +229.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Zinc +129.9%
Contains more Copper +294.8%
Contains more Manganese +829.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%

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 B1 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.549
Equal in Folate - 43
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 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.549
Equal in Folate - 43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Water +54.4%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) French toast Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 25g Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 7.7g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 10.8g French toast
Carbs 46.13g 25g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 299kcal 229kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g French toast
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 100mg French toast
Iron 2.2mg 1.67mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 17mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 117mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 134mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 479mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.67mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.058mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.188mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 20.1µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.204mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.628mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.549mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.074mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 43µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g French toast
Saturated Fat 3.311g 2.723g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 2.594g French toast
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) French toast
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)
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.588g)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/nutrients

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

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