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

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What are the main differences between Roti (Chapati) and Puff pastry?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Puff pastry is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 54% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 Calcium +260%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.2%
Contains more Copper +99.1%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Equal in Selenium - 24.5
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.2%
Contains more Copper +99.1%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Equal in Selenium - 24.5

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 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1373.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +393.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55
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% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1373.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +393.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +378.8%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Fats +318.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Equal in Carbs - 45.7
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% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +378.8%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Fats +318.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Equal in Carbs - 45.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2820.9%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2820.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 7.85g 7.4g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 46.13g 45.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 299kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 9.7g 1.5g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 10mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 56mg 16mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 60mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 62mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 1.54mg 0.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.115mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.495mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 24.5µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.55mg
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.323mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.019mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 3.3µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.029g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 3.311g 5.502g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 22.228g Puff pastry
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) Puff pastry
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%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
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 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.