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

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The main differences between Cracker and Roti (Chapati)

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , yet Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 55% higher.
  • Cracker contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Roti (Chapati). Cracker contains 3.03mg of Vitamin E , while Roti (Chapati) contains 0.55mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 +233.3%
Contains more Iron +83.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +255.8%
Contains more Selenium +297%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +83.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Manganese +255.8%
Contains more Selenium +297%

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 +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Folate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.45
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Folate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.45
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +187.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Other +79.1%
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Water +1028.3%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +187.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Other +79.1%
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Water +1028.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1626.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +47.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1637.5%
Contains more Glucose +56.7%
Contains more Maltose +310.4%
Equal in Fructose - 0.27
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +47.6%
Contains more Sucrose +1637.5%
Contains more Glucose +56.7%
Contains more Maltose +310.4%
Equal in Fructose - 0.27

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 59g 36.43g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 26.43g 9.2g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 46.13g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 299kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 33.67g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0.27g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 2.3g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 120mg 36mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.2mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 248mg 158mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 726mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.49mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.104mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.491mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 6.7µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.55mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.18mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 92µg 45µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 3.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 5.562g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 2.091g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.761g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 0.72g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.003g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.027g Cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.

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