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

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What are the differences between Roti (Chapati) and Pie crust?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Pie crust is higher in Folate.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 62% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Pie crust. While Roti (Chapati) has 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, Pie crust has only 0.064mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 +273.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +206.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Zinc +285%
Contains more Copper +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +454.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +69.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
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 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Contains more Magnesium +273.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +206.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Zinc +285%
Contains more Copper +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +454.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +69.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.22

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 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Folate +131.1%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Folate +131.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +366.2%
Contains more Fats +241.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Other +43.9%
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +366.2%
Contains more Fats +241.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Other +43.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +755.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.4%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +755.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pie crust Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 52.1g Pie crust
Protein 7.85g 6.9g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 31.4g Pie crust
Carbs 46.13g 52.1g Pie crust
Calories 299kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Pie crust
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 61mg Pie crust
Iron 2.2mg 2.22mg Pie crust
Magnesium 56mg 15mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 86mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 64mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 753mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.4mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.075mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.315mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 22.9µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.392mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.213mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.727mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.268mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.064mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 104µg Pie crust
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.029g Pie crust
Saturated Fat 3.311g 7.974g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 3.968g Pie crust
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Pie crust
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%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.663g)
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?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust 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 ($)

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.