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

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What are the main differences between Pita bread and Roti (Chapati)?

  • Pita bread is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 55% higher.
  • Pita bread has 2 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). Pita bread has 107µg of Folate, while Roti (Chapati) has 45µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this comparison.

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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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
3
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7
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.2%
Equal in Selenium - 26.6
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
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 +138.9%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.2%
Equal in Selenium - 26.6

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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
4
:
4
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Folate +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1550%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61
Pita bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
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 B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Folate +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1550%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
3
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2
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
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2
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1891.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 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 -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1891.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 36.43g Pita bread
Protein 9.1g 7.85g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 55.7g 46.13g Pita bread
Calories 275kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 1.3g 2.93g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 86mg 36mg Pita bread
Iron 2.62mg 2.2mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 97mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 120mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 536mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.84mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.168mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.481mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 27.1µg 26.6µg Pita bread
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.45mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.18mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 4.61mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 107µg 45µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Trans Fat 0.029g Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 3.311g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.761g Roti (Chapati)
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita bread 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
36%
Pita bread
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.145g)
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 ($)
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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.