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

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A recap on differences between Roti (Chapati) and Yellow cake

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 66% more than Yellow cake.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +44%
Contains more Manganese +686.9%
Contains more Selenium +350.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Sodium - 310
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 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +44%
Contains more Manganese +686.9%
Contains more Selenium +350.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Equal in Potassium - 187
Equal in Sodium - 310

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 +946.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +660.6%
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 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +660.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.4%
Contains more Water +58.3%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Other - 1.35
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +148.4%
Contains more Water +58.3%
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.3%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +293.8%
Contains more Maltose +838.1%
Contains more Sucrose +9027.5%
Contains more Glucose +330%
Contains more Fructose +129.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
92% 5%
Starch: 33.67 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.97 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +293.8%
Contains more Maltose +838.1%
Contains more Sucrose +9027.5%
Contains more Glucose +330%
Contains more Fructose +129.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 7.85g 3.16g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 46.13g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 299kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 33.67g 8.55g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 2.93g 39.22g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 1.5g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 32mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.03mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 20mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 138mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 187mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 310mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.42mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.159mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.222mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 5.9µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.043mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.093mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 0.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.165mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 22µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g 1.313g Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 5.793g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Yellow cake
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)
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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