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

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How are Muffin and Roti (Chapati) different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 56% higher.
  • Muffin contains 12 times more Vitamin K than Roti (Chapati). While Muffin contains 39.2µg of Vitamin K, Roti (Chapati) contains only 3.3µg.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen are the varieties 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 +22.2%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +316.2%
Contains more Copper +281.7%
Contains more Manganese +289.1%
Contains more Selenium +224.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +316.2%
Contains more Copper +281.7%
Contains more Manganese +289.1%
Contains more Selenium +224.4%
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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1087.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Equal in Folate - 45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1087.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Water +41.9%
Equal in Other - 1.39
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +74.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Water +41.9%
Equal in Other - 1.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +964.8%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +964.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6902.5%
Contains more Glucose +310%
Contains more Fructose +348.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +106.4%
Contains more Maltose +319.1%
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 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 +6902.5%
Contains more Glucose +310%
Contains more Fructose +348.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +106.4%
Contains more Maltose +319.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 36.43g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 16.07g 9.2g Muffin
Carbs 53g 46.13g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 299kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 1.21g 0.27g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 1.1g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 44mg 36mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 10mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 146mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 121mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 336mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.37mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.06mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.449mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 8.2µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.55mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 48µg 45µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 3.3µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 2.844g 3.311g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 2.091g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.761g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 0.72g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.003g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.027g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.