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

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

  • Gingersnaps are higher in Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Roti (Chapati) is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 53% more.
  • Gingersnaps have 2 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). While Gingersnaps have 87µg of Folate, Roti (Chapati) has only 45µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps 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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
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6
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Calcium +113.9%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains more Copper +33.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +421.6%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Roti (Chapati)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +113.9%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.5%
Contains more Copper +33.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +421.6%

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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
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5
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Roti (Chapati)
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 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Folate +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
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Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Water +568.5%
Equal in Fats - 9.2
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Roti (Chapati)
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 Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Water +568.5%
Equal in Fats - 9.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
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Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.3%
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Roti (Chapati)
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 36.43g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.8g 9.2g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 46.13g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 299kcal Gingersnaps
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 19.92g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 2.2g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 77mg 36mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.2mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 83mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 346mg 196mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.55mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.305mg 0.229mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 5.1µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.18mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 87µg 45µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 0.029g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 3.311g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 2.091g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0.761g Gingersnaps
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
Gingersnaps 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
26%
Gingersnaps
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.