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

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What are the main differences between Roti (Chapati) and Potato bread?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 65% higher.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, potato types in this comparison.

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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 +100%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Copper +143.6%
Contains more Manganese +590.5%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.5%
Contains more Potassium +266.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Equal in Zinc - 1.44
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Copper +143.6%
Contains more Manganese +590.5%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.5%
Contains more Potassium +266.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Equal in Zinc - 1.44

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 E +17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.1%
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +193.9%
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Other +169.8%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
Equal in Water - 33.55
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +193.9%
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Other +169.8%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
Equal in Water - 33.55

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) Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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) Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 7.85g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 9.2g 3.13g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 299kcal 266kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 9.38g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 6.3g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 2.2mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 56mg 28mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 196mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 298mg 375mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 1.44mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.094mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.253mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 9.5µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.47mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.188mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.106mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.25mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.232mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 3.3µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0g 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) Potato bread
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)
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.311g)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.