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

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How are Focaccia and Roti (Chapati) different?

  • Focaccia is richer in Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 60% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia contains 3 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). Focaccia contains 138µg of Folate, while Roti (Chapati) contains 45µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sodium.

Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types were used 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 Iron +43.6%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +151.6%
Contains more Manganese +379.9%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Iron +43.6%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Copper +151.6%
Contains more Manganese +379.9%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
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 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.8%
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 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
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 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +11.7%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 36.43g Roti (Chapati)
Protein 8.77g 7.85g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 35.82g 46.13g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 249kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 1.75g 2.93g Focaccia
Fiber 1.8g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 35mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 3.16mg 2.2mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 128mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 114mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 561mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.33mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.091mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.364mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 15.9µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.55mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.45mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.18mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.56mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 138µg 45µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg 3.3µg Focaccia
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 3.311g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 2.091g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.761g Focaccia
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
Focaccia 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
39%
Focaccia
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.434g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.