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

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Ladyfinger different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Ladyfinger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need of Cholesterol 74% more than Roti (Chapati).
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 10 times more Fiber than Ladyfinger. Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of Fiber, while Ladyfinger contains 1g.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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 +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Manganese +627.9%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 173
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 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Manganese +627.9%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 173

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 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Folate +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Folate +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Equal in Fats - 9.1
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Equal in Fats - 9.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.022
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.022

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 7.85g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.2g 9.1g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 299kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Ladyfinger
Fiber 9.7g 1g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 47mg Ladyfinger
Iron 2.2mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 56mg 12mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 196mg 113mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 147mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.54mg 1.14mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.095mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.24mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.284mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.104mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.122mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.311g 3.022g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.423g Ladyfinger
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) Ladyfinger
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)
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.