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

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Differences between Roti (Chapati) and Gingerbread

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Gingerbread has more Iron, and Potassium.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 4 times less Zinc than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 1.54mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread contains 0.39mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Zinc +294.9%
Contains more Copper +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +124%
Equal in Sodium - 327
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Zinc +294.9%
Contains more Copper +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +124%
Equal in Sodium - 327

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 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +101.3%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Fats +78.3%
Contains more Other +79.9%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
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% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +101.3%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Fats +78.3%
Contains more Other +79.9%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 7.85g 3.9g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 46.13g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 299kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Gingerbread
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.2mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 56mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 158mg 54mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 298mg 327mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.39mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.195mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.683mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 16.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.19mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.162mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.738mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.375mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.19mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 33µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 3.311g 4.122g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 4.216g Gingerbread
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) Gingerbread
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)
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients

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

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