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

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Pumpernickel bread different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Pumpernickel bread is richer in Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 19% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than Pumpernickel bread. While Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of Saturated Fat, Pumpernickel bread contains only 0.437g.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, pumpernickel are the varieties 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 less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +30.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 54
Equal in Potassium - 208
Equal in Zinc - 1.48
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 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +30.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 54
Equal in Potassium - 208
Equal in Zinc - 1.48
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 E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
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% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Folate +106.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +196.8%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Equal in Carbs - 47.5
Equal in Water - 37.9
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +196.8%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Equal in Carbs - 47.5
Equal in Water - 37.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.5%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pumpernickel bread Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 41g Pumpernickel bread
Protein 7.85g 8.7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 9.2g 3.1g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 47.5g Pumpernickel bread
Calories 299kcal 250kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 0.53g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 9.7g 6.5g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 68mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.2mg 2.87mg Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 56mg 54mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 178mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 196mg 208mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 298mg 596mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 1.48mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.287mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.747mg 1.305mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 24.5µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.42mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.327mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.091mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.404mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.126mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 93µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.8µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg Pumpernickel bread
Trans Fat 0.029g Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.437g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.932g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.237g Pumpernickel bread
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) Pumpernickel 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%
Pumpernickel bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
78%
Pumpernickel bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.874g)
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.

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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.