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

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How are Ladyfinger and Roti (Chapati) different?

  • Ladyfinger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, while Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need of Cholesterol 74% more than Roti (Chapati).
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol.

Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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 Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Manganese +627.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Manganese +627.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158

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 B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Folate +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Folate +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Equal in Fats - 9.2
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 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 +35%
Contains more Carbs +29.4%
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Equal in Fats - 9.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.311
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.311

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 36.43g Ladyfinger
Protein 10.6g 7.85g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 59.7g 46.13g Ladyfinger
Calories 363kcal 299kcal Ladyfinger
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 47mg 36mg Ladyfinger
Iron 3.58mg 2.2mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 173mg 158mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 147mg 298mg Ladyfinger
Zinc 1.14mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.095mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.24mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 556IU 0IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.18mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 0.56mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 77µg 45µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.022g 3.311g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 0g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g 2.091g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 0.761g Ladyfinger
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
Ladyfinger 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
41%
Ladyfinger
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.