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

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Important differences between Roti (Chapati) and Wafer

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Wafer has more Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Wafer. Roti (Chapati) has 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, while Wafer has 0.051mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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.
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
7
:
3
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +151%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +82.3%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
Equal in Potassium - 210
Roti (Chapati)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +151%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +82.3%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
Equal in Potassium - 210

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.
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
5
:
5
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +449%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 47
Roti (Chapati)
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%
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +449%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
2
:
3
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +687.3%
Contains more Fats +54.3%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Roti (Chapati)
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +687.3%
Contains more Fats +54.3%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +43.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
1
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.7%
Roti (Chapati)
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 7.85g 6.6g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 46.13g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 299kcal 433kcal Wafer
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 37.43g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 3.4g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 31mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 56mg 53mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 132mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 298mg 580mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 1.09mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 1.747mg 0.696mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 5.7µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.203mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.858mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.381mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.051mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.4µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Wafer
Saturated Fat 3.311g 4.241g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 4.153g Wafer
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)

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Roti (Chapati) Wafer
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)
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.