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

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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Roti (Chapati)?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, yet Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 64% higher.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen 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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +523.9%
Contains more Selenium +123.5%
Equal in Sodium - 298
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +523.9%
Contains more Selenium +123.5%
Equal in Sodium - 298

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Water +45.2%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Fats +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Water +45.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 36.43g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 15.1g 9.2g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 46.13g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 299kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 60mg 36mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 32mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 106mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 140mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 315mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.69mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.207mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.28mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 11.9µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.18mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 27µg 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 2.091g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.761g Chocolate cake
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
Chocolate cake Roti (Chapati)
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
15%
Chocolate cake
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.119g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/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.