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

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Pita different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher than Pita in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 55% more than Pita.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 20 times more Saturated Fat than Pita. Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of Saturated Fat, while Pita contains 0.166g.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.2%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
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 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.2%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%

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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Pita
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
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% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Folate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Water - 32.1
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Water - 32.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1891.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1891.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

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) Pita
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pita Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 53.5g Pita
Protein 7.85g 9.1g Pita
Fats 9.2g 1.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 55.7g Pita
Calories 299kcal 275kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Pita
Fiber 9.7g 2.2g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 86mg Pita
Iron 2.2mg 1.4mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 26mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 97mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 120mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 536mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.84mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.168mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.481mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.267mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.097mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.142mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.397mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.034mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 24µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.029g Pita
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.105g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.535g Roti (Chapati)
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) Pita
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)
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.145g)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.