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

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The main differences between Dough and Roti (Chapati)

  • Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 51% higher.
  • Dough contains 3 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). Dough contains 123µg of Folate, while Roti (Chapati) contains 45µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 +44.4%
Contains more Iron +77.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +202.8%
Equal in Selenium - 26.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +77.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +202.8%
Equal in Selenium - 26.6

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.
Dough
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Folate +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 B1 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Folate +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Contains more Fats +280.2%
Equal in Water - 35.43
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +36.9%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Contains more Fats +280.2%
Equal in Water - 35.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.6%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +31.4%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Contains more Fructose +88.9%
Contains more Maltose +87.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 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 +31.4%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Contains more Fructose +88.9%
Contains more Maltose +87.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 36.43g Dough
Protein 10.75g 7.85g Dough
Fats 2.42g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 51.88g 46.13g Dough
Calories 272kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 44.23g 33.67g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0.27g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 2.2g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 52mg 36mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 2.2mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 105mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 117mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 602mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.04mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.152mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.577mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 28.6µg 26.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.45mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.18mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 4.61mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 123µg 45µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.029g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 3.311g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.761g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 0.72g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.027g Dough
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.782g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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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