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

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Summary of differences between Doughnuts and Roti (Chapati)

  • Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin E , however, Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 61% more than Doughnuts.
  • Doughnuts have 4 times more Vitamin E than Roti (Chapati). While Doughnuts have 1.99mg of Vitamin E , Roti (Chapati) has only 0.55mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 +11.1%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +229.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +208%
Contains more Copper +154.4%
Contains more Manganese +424.6%
Contains more Selenium +163.4%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.6%
Contains more Magnesium +229.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +208%
Contains more Copper +154.4%
Contains more Manganese +424.6%
Contains more Selenium +163.4%
Equal in Calcium - 36

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 E +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Folate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +197%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
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 E +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Folate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +197%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +171%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Water +70.2%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +171%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Water +70.2%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +414.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +414.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3905%
Contains more Glucose +123.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +29.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +264.8%
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 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 Sucrose +3905%
Contains more Glucose +123.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +29.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +264.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 36.43g Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 24.93g 9.2g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 46.13g Doughnuts
Calories 434kcal 299kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0g 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 18.15g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 1.7g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 40mg 36mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 2.2mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 260mg 158mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 477mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.5mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.09mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.333mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 10.1µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.55mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.18mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 92µg 45µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 3.3µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 2.091g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 0.761g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g 0.72g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.003g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 0.027g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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%
Doughnuts
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.