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

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What are the differences between Roti (Chapati) and Gingersnaps?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Gingersnaps are higher in Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 53% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 5 times more Selenium than Gingersnaps. While Roti (Chapati) has 26.6µg of Selenium, Gingersnaps have only 5.1µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, gingersnaps types 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 +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +421.6%
Contains more Calcium +113.9%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains more Copper +33.2%
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 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +421.6%
Contains more Calcium +113.9%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains more Copper +33.2%

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 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
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% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Folate +93.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Water +568.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Equal in Fats - 9.8
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Water +568.5%
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Equal in Fats - 9.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.3%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.3%

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) Gingersnaps
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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) Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 7.85g 5.6g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Carbs 46.13g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 299kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 19.92g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 2.2g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.2mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 56mg 49mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 83mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 298mg 501mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.747mg 1.555mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 5.1µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.235mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.38mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.098mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.5µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 0.029g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 3.311g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.372g Gingersnaps
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) Gingersnaps
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%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.