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

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

  • Crouton is higher in Iron, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 54% more.
  • Crouton has 3 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). While Crouton has 132µg of Folate, Roti (Chapati) has only 45µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Croutons, plain 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 +111.1%
Contains more Iron +85.5%
Contains more Selenium +41%
Contains more Magnesium +80.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Manganese +249.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +85.5%
Contains more Selenium +41%
Contains more Magnesium +80.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Manganese +249.4%

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 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +976.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 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 B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +976.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.3%
Contains more Other +79.9%
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Water +544.2%
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 Protein +51.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.3%
Contains more Other +79.9%
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Water +544.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 36.43g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 7.85g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 73.5g 46.13g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 299kcal Crouton
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 76mg 36mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 2.2mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 115mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 124mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 698mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.89mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.163mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.5mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 37.5µg 26.6µg Crouton
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.45mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.18mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 4.61mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 132µg 45µg Crouton
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.029g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 3.311g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 2.091g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.761g Crouton
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
Crouton 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
38%
Crouton
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.801g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.