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

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What are the differences between Cornbread and Roti (Chapati)?

  • Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 62% more.
  • Cornbread has 3 times more Phosphorus than Roti (Chapati). While Cornbread has 489mg of Phosphorus, Roti (Chapati) has only 158mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types 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 more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +170.2%
Contains more Copper +169.4%
Contains more Manganese +454.6%
Contains more Selenium +375%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +170.2%
Contains more Copper +169.4%
Contains more Manganese +454.6%
Contains more Selenium +375%

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 +51.1%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
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 +51.1%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32.6%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +151.8%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +354.2%
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 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 +32.6%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +151.8%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +354.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.311
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.311

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 63g 36.43g Cornbread
Protein 7g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 12.2g 9.2g Cornbread
Carbs 69.5g 46.13g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 299kcal Cornbread
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 20.34g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 6.5g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 57mg 36mg Cornbread
Iron 2.5mg 2.2mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 489mg 158mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 817mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.57mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.085mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.315mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 5.6µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 115IU 0IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.18mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 93µg 45µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 3.3µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.091g 3.311g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 2.091g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 0.761g Cornbread
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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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread 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
33%
Cornbread
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.